Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the hinge on the hood assembly.

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

3. Apply tape to the edges of the hood and the fenders to prevent any paint damage.
4. Remove the hood assist rods (1). Refer toAssist Rod Replacement - Hood (Assist Rod Replacement - Hood) .




5. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the hood to the hood hinge.
6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. With an assistant , position the hood to the vehicle.
2. Align the hinge to the grease pencil marks on the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the hood to the hood hinge.

Tighten the fasteners (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the hood assist rods (1). Refer to Assist Rod Replacement - Hood (Assist Rod Replacement - Hood) .
5. Adjust the hood, if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment (Adjustments) .
6. Remove the tape from the hood and the fenders.
7. Using touch up paint, touch up any exposed or unpainted surface after the hood is installed.
8. Close the hood.