Removal Procedure
- Open and support
the hood.
- Mark the position of the hood to the hinge by marking around the hood
hinges with a grease pencil.
- Remove the hood insulator, if required. Refer to
Hood Insulator Replacement
.
- With an assistant, lower the hood rod, and remove the hinge to hood bolts.
- With an assistant, remove the hood.
Installation Procedure
- With an assistant,
position the hood to the marks at hinges.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- With an assistant install the hood bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the hood insulator, if required. Refer to
Hood Insulator Replacement
.
- Lower the hood slowly and check the fit. Adjust the hood if required.
Refer to
Hood Adjustment
.