Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
2. Install protective covers over the front fenders (2) to prevent paint damage.




3. Remove the 2 plastic retainers (3) at the rear of the hood insulator (1).
4. Fold back the hood insulator (1) in order to access the nozzles and supply hose.




5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) from the hood (3).




6. Mark the position of the hood hinges on the hood to ease assembly.
7. Remove the 2 mounting bolts which secure the hood (1) to each of the hood hinges (3).
8. Remove the hood with the aid of a helper.



Installation Procedure






Important: Before installing the hood, be sure to apply anti-corrosion treatment to the hood and hood hinge mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair () in Paint/Coatings.


1. Install the hood (1) with the aid of a helper to the hood hinges (3), aligning the mating marks. Secure the hood with 2 mounting bolts at each hinge. Do not tighten fully.




2. Install the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) to the hood (3).




3. Reposition the hood insulator (1) and secure with the 2 plastic retainers (3).




4. Remove the protective covers from the front fenders (2).
5. Adjust the hood if necessary. Refer toHood Adjustment (Adjustments) .