Removal And Installation With Automatic Back Door

HOOD


HOOD HINGE : 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 hood assembly. Removal And Installation With Automatic Back Door.
3. Remove front fender. Removal And Installation With Automatic Back Door.
4. Remove hood hinge mounting bolts, and then remove hood hinge.

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, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Adjustment With Automatic Back Door.