Removal and Installation

HOOD


HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Use protective tape or shop cloth to protect from damage during removal and installation.

REMOVAL
1. Support hood assembly with the proper material to prevent it from falling.

WARNING:
Bodily injury may occur if no proper material is holding hood open when removing hood stay.





2. Remove the metal clip (3) located on the connection between the hood stay (1) and the stud ball (2) (hood side), by using a flatted-blade screwdriver (A).
3. Disengage the stud ball from the hood stay (hood side).
4. Remove hood hinge mounting nuts on the hood to remove the hood assembly.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Before installing the hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface of the vehicle body.
- After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Adjustments.