Removal Procedure
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- Open the hood.
- Remove the ground strap nut at the hood stud.
- Remove the ground strap from the stud.
- Assemble 2 sets of the following: an M6 bolt, 2 each 19.05 mm (0.75 in) flat washers and an M6 nut.
- Release the retainer securing the hood strut rod to the hood strut bracket stud.
- Remove the hood strut rod (1) from the stud.
- Remove the air inlet grille end caps (2), lift the end cap up in order to disengage the retainers. (left side shown, right side similar).
- Have an assistant support the hood.
- Remove the hood hinge bolts (3) and set aside.
- Raise the hood until the service position notch (1) in the upper hinge is reached.
- Install the 2 sets of the M6 bolts to both the left and right side service notches and tighten finger tight.
- Lower the hood until the bolts rest against the lower hinge, tighten the bolts to secure the hood.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- The hood is now set in the service position.
NOTE:
There is a positive stop which limits the hood from being opened too far.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .