Removal And Installation

HOOD


HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- Operate with 2 workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Use protective tape or shop cloth to protect from damage during removal and installation.

REMOVAL
1. Remove washer nozzle (LH/RH) and washer tube. Refer to Service and Repair.
2. Support hood assembly with a suitable material to prevent it from falling.

WARNING:
Bodily injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the hood open when removing the hood stay.
3. Remove hood hinge mounting bolts on the hood to remove the hood assembly.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, check hood open/close, lock/unlock operation.
- After installation, adjust the following parts.
- Hood: Refer to Adjustments.
- Washer nozzle (LH/RH) and washer tube: Refer to Service and Repair.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the heads of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.