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Hood - Removal






REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the underhood lamp unit and the ambient temperature sensor from the hood (1) Underhood Lamp - Removal and Ambient Temperature Sensor - Removal.
3. If required, remove the grille and the grille frame from the hood Grille - Removal and Grille Frame - Removal.
4. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hood hinges (2) on the hood.
5. Support the hood and disconnect the support cylinders from the hood .
6. Remove the two nuts (3) that secure the hood to each hood hinge and remove the hood.