Removal Procedure
- Open and support the hood.
- Install protective coverings over the fenders.
- Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the under hood lamp, if equipped.
- Remove the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to
Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement
in Wiper/Washer Systems.
- Remove the hood hinge from the attaching bolts
and the nuts.
- With an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- With an assistant, position the hood to the vehicle.
- Install the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
- Install the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to
Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement
in Wiper/Washer Systems..
- Connect the electrical connector to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
- Install the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
.
- Close the hood.