Hood: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation
- When removing or installing hood, place a cloth or other padding on hood. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
- Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
- Hood adjustment: Adjust at hinge portion.
- Hood lock adjustment: After adjusting, check hood lock control operation. Apply a coat of grease to hood lock engaging mechanism.
- Hood opener: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly. Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood.

Part 1:

Part 2:

FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove push pins securing the fascia to the reinforcement. A
2. Remove screws securing the fascia to the fender. B
3. Remove bolts securing left and right bumper stays. C
4. Remove the push pins securing the fascia to the frame.
5. Remove the fascia.
6. Remove the frame crossbar.
7. Remove the front bumper assembly.
8. Remove the fascia reinforcement.