Removal Procedure
Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent
surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
- Open and support the hood.
- Install a protective covering over the fenders.
- Remove the hood insulator, if equipped. Refer to
Hood Insulator Replacement
.
- Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with a grease pencil.
- With an assistant, remove the hood hinge to hood bolts.
- With an assistant, remove the hood.
Installation Procedure
- With an assistant, position the hood to the hinges.
- Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts that secure the hinge to the hood.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the hood insulator, if equipped. Refer to
Hood Insulator Replacement
.
- Adjust the hood. Refer to
Hood Adjustment
.
- Remove the protective covering from the fenders.
- Remove the support and close the hood.