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Hood: Service and Repair

HOOD

REMOVAL




1. Open hood and disconnect the washer hoses.
2. Mark all nut and hinge attachment locations using a grease pencil or equivalent, to provide reference marks for installation.
3. Remove the top nuts (3) attaching hood to hinge and loosen the bottom nuts (3) until they can be removed by hand.
4. Remove the bottom nuts (3) and separate the hood (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the hood (1) onto the hinges (2).
2. Align all marks and install the nuts.
3. Tighten the nuts too 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
4. Connect the washer hoses.
5. Close hood and adjust as necessary.