Hood Support Rod: Replacement

REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ROD
1. Remove the clip and hood support from the hood panel.
  HINT:
  
  While supporting the hood panel by hand, remove the hood support.
2. Remove the bolt and hood support from the vehicle body.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Clip From Hood Support
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INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ROD
1. Install the hood support with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 19.5 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)