Service Manual

HOOD

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support hood.

Fig. 1:

2. Remove the prop rod retaining clip. (Fig. 1)
3. Separate the prop and spring from the hood.
4. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark location of hood hinges on hood for installation alignment.
5. Remove nuts attaching hinges to hood.
6. With the aid of a helper, remove hood from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position hood on hinges.
2. Install nuts finger-tight.
3. Connect spring and prop onto hood and install the retaining spring.
4. Align hinges with installation reference marks and tighten bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
5. Check and adjust as necessary.