Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Replacement Procedure




1. Open and support the hood.
2. Apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
3. Remove the hood assist rods.
4. Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with an grease pencil.
5. Remove the hood hinge to hood bolts, with an assistant.
6. Remove the hood, with an assistant.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the hood to the vehicle, with an assistant.
2. Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the hood hinge to hood bolts.

Tighten the hood hinge to hood bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the hood assist rods.
5. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment.