Hood: Service and Repair

HOOD

REMOVAL

1. Raise hood.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark location of hood hinges on hood for installation alignment.




3. Remove bolts (1) attaching hinges (2) to hood.
4. With the aid of a helper, remove hood from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position hood on hinges.




2. Install bolts (1) finger-tight.
3. Align hinges with installation reference marks made previously and tighten bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft.lbs.).
4. Inspect hood for proper alignment and adjust as necessary.