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Removal and Installation





HOOD


HOOD STAY : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Support hood assembly with a proper material to prevent it from falling.

WARNING:
Bodily injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the hood open when removing the hood stay.





2. Remove the metal clip (3) located on the connection between the hood stay (1) and the stud ball (2) (hood side), by using a flat-bladed screwdriver (A).
3. Disengage the stud ball from the hood stay (hood side).
4. Repeat the same operation to disengage the stud ball from the hood stay (body side), then remove the hood stay.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.