Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.

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

2. Apply tape to the corners of the hood and the adjacent surfaces.
3. Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with a grease pencil.
4. Remove the assist rod from the hood.
5. Remove the bolts from the upper hood hinge, with an assistant.
6. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood to the vehicle with an assistant.
2. Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the bolts to the upper hood hinge, with an assistant.

Tighten the upper hood hinge bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

4. Install the assist rod to the hood.
5. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment.