Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Service Piston Notch

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NOTE:

There is a positive stop which limits the hood from being opened too far.

With the aid of the assistant raise the hood slightly until the hood hinge bolts can be removed from the service position notch (1).

Fig 2: Hood Strut Rod, Grille End Caps And Hood Hinge Bolts

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CAUTION:

With the aid of an assistant lower the hood and install the hood hinge bolts (3) to the hood hinges and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the hood strut rod (1) to the hood strut bracket stud.
Install the air inlet grille end caps (2), push down the end cap in order to engage the retainers. (left side shown, right side similar).

Fig 3: Ground Strap And Nut

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Install the ground strap to the hood stud.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Close the hood.