FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Hood: Service and Repair

Hood:






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

Note: Have an assistant help remove hood.




3. Remove hinges from hood by removing tour 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.