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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Place protective covering over the adjacent body panels.
  3. Remove the sound insulator retainers (3) from the hood.
  4. Remove the sound insulator (2) from the hood.
  5. Remove the hood hinge bolts from the upper hood hinges (1) with an assistant.
  6. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.
    Fig 1: Locating Hood Components
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