Hood: Service and Repair

HOOD


Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly












REMOVAL





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

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





2. Remove stud balls on the hood stays at the hood side.
3. Remove the hinge mounting nuts on the hood to remove the hood assembly.

CAUTION:
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Before installing hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface of the vehicle body.
- After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Adjustments.