Removal and Installation

HOOD

HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


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

REMOVAL

1.Support the 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.
2.Remove the hood hinge cover (LH/RH).
3.Remove the washer nozzle and washer tube. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
4.Remove the stud balls on the hood stays at the hood side.
5.Remove the hinge mounting nuts on the hood to remove the hood assembly.

INSTALLATION

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. Refer to "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment" Adjustments.
- After installing, perform front washer nozzle and tube inspection and adjustment. Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment" Testing and Inspection.