Overview - Hood

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Fig 1: Overview Of Hood Assembly

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Hood
- A second technician is needed to support and hold the hood during removal and installation.
- Removing:
  -- Remove the gas-filled strut from the hood. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Remove the nuts -4- from the upper hood hinge.
  
  -- Remove the hood.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Adjusting:
  -- Center the hood between the fenders.
  
  -- Adjust the height of the hood over the lower part of the lid latch.
  
  -- Adjust the gap between the hood and the fenders using the stop buffers. Refer to Figure.
Bolts
- 21 Nm
Lid Hinge
- For removal and installation, the hood must be removed or supported securely.
- Removing:
  -- Remove the gas-filled strut. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Remove the bolts -2- and nuts -4-.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
Nuts
- 21 Nm
Gas-Filled Strut
- Removing and installing. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Install with tube end of strut at body.
Ball Pin
- 21 Nm
Nuts
- 8 Nm
Hook