Removal and Replacement

HOOD SUPPORT ROD

Hood Support Rod:

REMOVAL

NOTICE:
- As much as possible avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.
- Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
- Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR
4. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY





a. When the hood support assembly is to be replaced with a new one:
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood support assembly while releasing the 2 clips.

NOTICE: Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood with hand.





b. When the hood support assembly is to be reinstalled:
1. Remove the 3 bolts and hood support assembly.

NOTICE: Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood with hand.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE:
- As much as possible avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.
- Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
- Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
a. When a new hood support assembly is used:
1. Install a new hood support assembly.

NOTICE:
- Install the hood support assembly while supporting the hood with hand.
- Check that the hood support assembly is engaged in the ball joint and it cannot be pulled out.

b. When the removed hood support assembly is reused:





1. Install the hood support assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 22 N.m (224 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)

NOTICE:
- Install the hood support assembly while supporting the hood with hand.
- Check that the hood support assembly is engaged in the ball joint and it cannot be pulled out.

2. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR
3. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL