Hood: Service and Repair
Hood
Removal
1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. Remove the hood insulator pushpin retainers and the hood insulator.
3. Disconnect the washer hose and pin-type retainers and position aside the washer hose.
4. NOTE: LH shown, RH side similar.
Loosen but do not remove the hood-to-hinge nuts.
5. With the help of an assistant, remove the hood-to-hinge nuts and the hood.
Installation
1. NOTE: LH shown, RH side similar.
With the help of an assistant, position the hood to the vehicle and install the hood-to-hinge nuts.
Torque: 11 Nm
2. Connect the washer hose and install the pin-type retainers.
3. Adjust the hood to specification.
Refer to: Hood Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
4. Install the hood insulator and the pushpin retainers.