Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure






Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Open and support the hood.
2. Install a protective covering over the fenders.
3. Remove the hood insulator, if equipped.
4. Remove the hood latch striker.
5. Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with a grease pencil.
6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the bolts which secure the hood hinge to the hood.
7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood.

Installation Procedure




1. With the help of an assistant, position the hood.
2. Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts which secure the hood hinge to the hood.

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the hood insulator, if equipped.
5. Install the hood latch striker.
6. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment.
7. Remove the protective covering from the fenders.
8. Remove the support and close the hood.