Hood: Service and Repair

HOOD

REMOVAL

1. Open hood.
2. Mark outline of hinges on inside of hood to aid installation.
3. Remove the top bolts attaching hood to hinge and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be removed by hand.
4. With assistance from a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle to support the hood, remove bottom bolts attaching hood to hinge.
5. Remove the hood from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. With assistance from a helper, place hood in position on vehicle.
2. Install bottom bolts to attach hood to hinge finger tight.
3. Install top bolts to attach hood to hinge finger tight.
4. Position bolts at outline marks and tighten bolts. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fenders.
5. Connect under hood lamp wire connector to engine compartment wire harness, if equipped.
6. Verify hood latch operation and alignment. Adjust as necessary.