Hood: Service and Repair
HOOD SUPPORT REPLACEMENT1. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM HOOD
Remove the bolt and support from the hood.
HINT: While supporting the hood by hand, remove the hood.
2. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM BODY
Remove the bolt and support.
3. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT
NOTE:
Handling the hood support
- Do not disassemble the support because the cylinder is filled with pressurized gas.
- If the support is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the area shown in the illustration to completely release the high-pressure gas before disposing of It.
- When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
- The gas Is colorless, odorless and non-toxic.
- When working, handle the support carefully. Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and allow any paint or oil to get on it.
- Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the support fully extended.
4. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT
Install the hood support.
Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)