Hood: Service and Repair

HOOD

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the hood.
2. Disconnect the underhood lamp wire harness connector.
2. Disconnect the windshield washer nozzles.
4. Disconnect the ground strap.
5. Mark the position of the hinges on the hood for installation alignment reference.

Fig. 1:

6. Remove the screws attaching the hood to the hinge and remove the hood (Fig. 1).
7. If the hood must be replaced, remove and transfer the insulator panel, hinges, latches, bumpers, brackets, footman loop, hood lamp, support rod, and safety latch to the replacement hood (Fig. 1).

INSTALLATION

1. Position the hood on the vehicle and install the screws attaching the hinge to the hood.
2. Align the hinges with the installation reference marks on the hood and tighten the hinge screws to 24 N.m (18 ft.lbs.).
3. Connect the underhood lamp wire harness connector.
4. Connect the windshield washer nozzles.
5. Connect the ground strap.