Removal and Installation

HOOD


HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Use protective tape or shop cloth to protect from damage during removal and installation.

REMOVAL
1. Remove hood hinge cover (LH/RH) (1).






NOTE:
While pushing the pawls, pull hood hinge cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove washer nozzle and washer tube. Refer to Testing and Inspection.
3. 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.





4. 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).
5. Disengage the stud ball from the hood stay (hood side).
6. Remove hood hinge mounting nuts on the hood to remove the hood assembly.
7. Remove the following parts after removing the hood assembly.
- Radiator core seal
- Hood insulator
- Hood bumper rubber
- Inner cover
- Hood striker
- Secondary latch

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, check hood open/close, lock/unlock operation.
- After installation, adjust the following parts.
- Hood: Refer to Adjustments.
- Washer nozzle and washer tube: Refer to Testing and Inspection.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.