Removal and Installation

HOOD

HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Operate with 2 workers, because of its heavy weight.

REMOVAL

1.Remove washer nozzle (LH and RH) and washer tube. Service and Repair.
2.Support hood lock assembly with a proper material to prevent it from falling.

WARNING:
Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the hood open when removing the hood stay.





3.Remove the metal clip (3) located on the connection between the hood stay (1) and the stud ball (2) (hood side), by using a flatted-blade screwdriver (A).
4.Disengage the stud ball from the hood stay (hood side).
5.Remove hood hinge mounting nuts on the hood to remove the hood assembly.
6.Remove following parts after removing the hood assembly.
- Radiator core seal
- Hood insulator
- Hood bumper rubber
- Hood striker

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Before installing hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface of the vehicle body.
- After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Adjustments.
- After installing, perform front washer nozzle and tube inspection and adjustment. Testing and Inspection.