BONNET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


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Warning
•  Removing the bonnet without proper support can be dangerous. The bonnet may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  To remove the bonnet hinge, remove the following parts:

(1)  Front side trun lights (See FRONT SIDE TURN LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Side step molding (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL.) (See SIDE STEP MOLDING INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution
•  If a different type of metal such as iron contacts the aluminum panel (aluminum), it could corrode the aluminum. Use exclusive surface finished bolts for the aluminum panel installation.

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Bonnet insulator
2
Shroud seal weatherstrip
3
Bonnet
4
Bonnet hinge
5
Bonnet stay

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  Adjust the front combination light aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING.)

6.  Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING.)

7.  Adjust the bonnet. (See BONNET ADJUSTMENT.)