Hood: Service and Repair

HOOD

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the hood.
2. If equipped, disconnect underhood lamp harness connector. (Connector is located under cowl cover).
3. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark location of hood hinges on hood for installation alignment.
4. Remove hood gas props.
5. Remove bolts attaching hinges to hood.
6. With the aid of a helper, remove hood from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position hood on hinges.
2. Install bolts finger-tight.
3. Align hinges with installation reference marks and tighten bolts 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
4. Install hood gas props.
5. Connect underhood lamp connector.
6. Inspect hood for proper alignment and adjust as necessary.