Disassembly

ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: HOOD: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY
HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Standard Bolt - Specified Torque For Standard Bolts.

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and auxiliary catch release lever.
(b) Remove the bolt and hood auxiliary catch hook.
(c) Remove the 8 nuts and radiator grille.
2. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 11 clips and hood insulator.
3. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RH
5. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hood.
6. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
7. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL UPPER
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and support seal.
9. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the hood lock release lever protector.
NOTE:
Removing the protector damages the clips inside the protector, therefore the use of a new protector is necessary on installation.