Removal Procedure
- Remove the screw and nut from both sides.
- Remove the hood outer seals from both sides.
- Remove the windshield washer hose from the seal.
- Remove the hood center seal.
Installation Procedure
Important: Use the following procedure in order to install the hood center seal to the plenum panel: The seal has an interference fit on the cowl pinch-weld flange.
- Press the windshield washer hose into the seal.
- Install the hood outer seals. Fit the seal over the stud on the cowl.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the nut onto the stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Install the screw through the seal into the cowl.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 8 N·m (71 lb in).