Hood: Service and Repair

Replacement

Hood Assembly Replacement

NOTE:
- When removing and installing the hood, an assistant is necessary.
- Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
- When removing the clips, use a clip remover.

1. Using a screwdriver, lift up slightly the socket clips (A) of both ends on the lifter (B), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).




2. After loosening the hood hinge mounting bolts, remove the hood (A).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
- Adjust the hood alignment.

Hood Lift Replacement
1. Using a screwdriver (A), lift up slightly the socket clips (B) of both ends on the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hood Seal Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Detach the clips, then remove the hood weatherstrip (A). Take care not to scratch the hood.




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Detach the clips, then remove the hood weatherstrip (A). Take care not to scratch the hood.




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Hood Release Handle Replacement
1. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the hood release handle (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks securely.

Hood Latch Replacement
1. Remove the front bumper cover.
2. Remove the hood latch cover (A).




3. Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.




4. Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the latch (B).




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks securely.

Adjustment

1. After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2. Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C).
3. After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.