Removal

DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure described below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
* Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
* In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay.

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.





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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Release the ball joint and remove the hood support assembly.

NOTICE:
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.