Hood: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Raise hood and support with prop.
2. Support hood so it will not fall when hinges are removed.

NOTE: Have an assistant help remove hood.




3. Remove hinges from hood by removing four bolts.
4. Remove prop from hood.
5. Remove hood.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Have an assistant help install hood.

1. Install in reverse order of removal.
2. Tighten four hinge bolts to just over finger-tight.
3. Lower and lock hood.




4. Check fit and adjust as required in accordance with illustrated specifications.

Tighten bolts to
13-19 lb-ft (18-26 N.m, 1.8-2.6 kg-m)




5. Check alignment of locking mechanism and hood striker and align as required.

Tighten lock assembly bolts to
70-96 lb-in (8-11 N.m, 80-110 kg-cm)

Tighten lock assembly nuts to
70-96 lb-in (8-11 N.m, 80-110 kg-cm)