Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Hood Hinge To Hood Bolt

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CAUTION: 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.