Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front hood molding.




2. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the underhood lamp.
3. Remove the underhood lamp from the hood by releasing the retaining tabs.
4. Remove the underhood lamp wiring harness from the hood and hinge.




5. Remove the ground terminal retaining bolt (1) from the hood.




6. Remove the push-pin retainers (2) from the hood and insulation.
7. Remove the insulation from the tabs (1) and remove the insulation from the hood.




8. Using a grease pencil or other suitable marking device, mark the position of the hood to the hinges (3).
9. Remove the 4 bolts (2) that retain the hood hinges to the hood with an assistant.
10. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the hood to the vehicle with an assistant.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Partially install the 4 bolts (2) that retain the hood to the hinges (3).
3. Position the hood to the hinges at the previously marked locations with an assistant.

Tighten the hood retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the hood insulation to the hood.
5. Install the push-pin retainers (2).




6. Install the underhood lamp wiring harness to the hood and hinge as previously routed.
7. Install the underhood lamp to the hood by seating the retaining tabs.
8. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the underhood lamp.




9. Install the ground terminal retaining bolt (1) to the hood.

Tighten the hood ground terminal bolt to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).

10. Install the front hood molding.