Removal and Replacement
HOOD SUPPORT RODREPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ROD
a. Remove the clip and hood support from the hood panel.
HINT: While supporting the hood panel by hand, remove the hood support.
b. Remove the bolt and hood support from the vehicle body.
2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ROD
a. Install the hood support with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 19.5 Nm (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)