Hood: Service and Repair
Removal1. 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 14 - 19 lb-ft (19 - 26 N.m, 1.9 - 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)