Removal

DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
* Avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod as much as possible 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 procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with the tip taped, remove the stop ring along the groove.





(b) Release the ball joint and remove the hood support assembly.

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

2. REMOVE NO. 1 HOOD SUPPORT BOLT

(a) Remove the No. 1 hood support bolt.