Removal Procedure
- Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to
Filler Panel Replacement - Upper
.
- Remove the front hood
bumpers (1) from the vehicle.
- Remove the rear center
hood bumper (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear center
hood bumper (2) to the vehicle.
- Install the front hood
bumpers (1) to the vehicle.
- Adjust the front hood bumpers (1) so that the hood is flush with
the fenders.
- After adjustment is performed, sufficient load must remain on
the front and rear hood bumpers to eliminate hood flutter. This can be achieved
by lowering the hood latch an additional 1/8 inch, for front flutter
and raising the rear bumper for rear flutter.
- Install the upper filler panel to the vehicle. Refer to
Filler Panel Replacement - Upper
.