Hood, Removing And Installing

1. Hood
   • Disconnect line to windshield washer system and unclip line.
   • A second technician is needed to help support and lift the hood.
   • Remove the gas-filled strut -4- from the hood -1-.
   • Remove nuts -6-.
   • Remove the hood.
   • Installing:
   • Install in reverse order of removal.
   • Adjusting:
   • Align the hood -1- with the fenders.
   • Adjust front height of hood at hood lock.
   • Hood can be adjusted for height relative to fenders by adjusting the stop buffers.
   • Panel gap dimension. Refer to HOOD, ADJUSTING .
2. Hook
3. Cap nuts
   • Tightening specification: 11 Nm
4. Gas-Filled Strut
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Ball Stud
   • Tightening specification: 14 Nm
6. Hex Nuts
   • Tightening specification: 21 Nm
7. Hex Head Bolts
   • Tightening specification: 21 Nm
8. Rear Lid Hinge
   • To remove, hood -1- must be removed or propped up securely.

-- It is necessary to remove the hood -1- or make sure it is supported safely before removing the hinge -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -3- and nuts -4-.

-- Tighten hex screw to 21 Nm when installing.

-- Tighten hex nut to 21 Nm when installing.

When installing, first insert cover tab -1- in square hole.

-- Engage top of cover, turn lightly and allow tab to engage in direction of arrow at bottom of hinge -2-.

-- Remove the cap nuts -3- and remove the catch -2-.

-- When installing, tighten the cap nuts -3- on the hood -1- to 11 Nm.

-- Disengage the hood release cable. Refer to HOOD RELEASE CABLE OVERVIEW .

-- Remove bolts -3- (quantity: 3). Tightening specification 11 Nm.

-- Remove lower part of lock -2- from lock carrier -1-.

-- Move the lower part of the lock up or down to adjust the height of the hood.

• To remove, remove trim -2- with clamps -3- from hood in steps.