Removal

DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

2. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
* Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
* In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay.

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.





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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Release the ball joint.

NOTICE:
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

(c) Raise the hood support assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.





(d) Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove as shown in the illustration.

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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(e) Release the ball joint and remove the hood support assembly.

NOTICE:
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

3. REMOVE HOOD STAY BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and hood stay bracket.