Installation

INSTALLATION





CAUTION: To avoid paint damage, have an assistant help while installing the hood.

1. With the aid of an assistant, position the hood on the safety hooks on the hood hinges.

2. Loosely install the lower bolts (2) on the hood.

3. Loosely install the upper bolts (1) on the hood.

4. Align the hood with the bolts (1,2) to coincide with the witness marks.

5. With the aid of an assistant tighten the hood hinge bolts (1,2) to the hood. Tighten to 10 Nm (88 in. lbs.).




6. Install the gas prop rod (2) to the hood at the top then install the gas prop rod retainer (1).

7. Shut the hood and insure that the hood shuts properly and securely and that there is a uniform gap around the hood to the front fenders and grille.

8. Verify fit of hood to vehicle body. Adjust as necessary.