Removal Procedure
Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide
alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal
injury.
- Open the hood.
- Place a suitable support between the hood and the air inlet grille panel.
- Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the hood hinge.
- Remove the front fender. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement
.
- Remove the hinge bolts and the hinge.
Installation Procedure
- Position the hood hinge to the alignment marks on the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the hood hinge to body bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the hood hinge to body bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the front fender. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement
.
- Remove the hood to air inlet grille panel support.
- Slowly lower the hood.
- Inspect the hood alignment. Align the hood if necessary. Refer to
Hood Adjustment
.
- Tighten the hinge to hood bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge to hood bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Close the hood.