Hood (G2309378): Removal

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Open the hood.
Make the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) safe.
Refer to: SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the ground nut.
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- Remove the 12 bolts.
- Remove the pedestrian protection system airbag.
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- Remove the 6 nuts.
- With assistance, remove the hood.
NOTE: Only do the following step(s) if a new component is to be installed.

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- Release the 11 clips.
- Remove the noise vibration and harshness (NVH) cover.
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- Remove the 4 nuts.
- Remove the 2 strikers.
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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the hood latch.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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Remove the bump stop.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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Remove the bump stop.
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- Release the 16 clips.
- Remove the hood seal.
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- Release the 23 clips.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Remove the hood seal.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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- Release the 8 clips.
- Remove the hood seal.