Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Open and support the hood.
2. Install protective coverings over the fenders.
3. Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
4. Remove the wire from the under hood lamp, if equipped.




5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to Wiper Washer Nozzle Replacement.
6. Remove the hood hinge from the attaching bolts and the nuts.
7. Remove the hood from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.

2. Install the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts and the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the windshield washer hoses.
4. Install the wire to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
5. Install the right and the left cowl vent grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.