Removal

DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER Removal

2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

11. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
* Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
* In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay.

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





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

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

15. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET (for LH Side)

(a) Disengage the clamp.





(b) Remove the bolt and hood support bracket.

16. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET (for RH Side)

(a) Remove the bolt and hood support bracket.