Removal and Installation

HOOD


HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


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

WARNING:
Bodily injury may occur if no supporting rod 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.

CAUTION:
Perform work with 2 workers, because of its heavy weight.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Perform work with 2 workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Before installing the hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface of the vehicle body.
- After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Adjustments.