Removal Procedure
- Apply tape to the corners of the panels and adjacent surfaces.
Note: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
- Remove the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Remove the hood hinge to dash and cowl panel brace retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the hood hinge (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hood hinge (2) to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the hood hinge to dash and cowl panel brace retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Install the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement.
- Adjust the hood as necessary. Refer to
Hood Adjustment.
- Carefully remove the tape from the corners of the panels and adjacent surfaces.