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Hood (Exterior Body Panels): Overhaul

HINT:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

  1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and auxiliary catch release lever.
    2. Remove the bolt and auxiliary catch hook.
      Fig 1: Removing Bolt & Auxiliary Catch Hook
      G03479326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 5 nuts, clip and radiator grille.
      Fig 2: Removing Nuts, Clip & Radiator Grille
      G03479327Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and hood insulator.

      HINT:

      If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new clips.

      Fig 3: Removing Clips & Hood Insulator
      G03479328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSY LH (See  HOOD SUPPORT ROD   ) 
  4. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSY RH (See  HOOD SUPPORT ROD   ) 
  5. REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL 

    HINT:

    If the clips are damaged, exchange them for a new clips.

  6. REMOVE HOOD TO FRONT FENDER SEAL LH 

    HINT:

    If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new clips.

  7. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and hood.
      Fig 4: Removing Bolts & Hood
      G03479329Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
  9. REMOVE HOOD HINGE ASSY RH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and hood hinge.
      Fig 5: Removing Bolts & Hood Hinge
      G03479330Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
      Fig 6: Removing Cool Air Intake Duct Seal
      G03479331Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and disengage the 2 claws and remove the hood lock control cable cover.

      HINT:

      If the cover is damaged, exchange it for a new cover.

      Fig 7: Removing Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
      G03479332Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the nut cap.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      NOTE: Removing the nut cap damages the clips inside the nut cap. Therefore, the use of a new nut cap is necessary for installation.
      Fig 8: Prying Out Nut Cap Using Screwdriver
      G03479333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
    4. Disconnect the connector.
    5. Remove the cable.
      Fig 9: Removing Bolts & Hood Lock
      G03479334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSY 
    1. Install the cable.
    2. Connect the connector.
    3. Install the hood lock with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 10 in..lbf) 

    4. Adjust the hood lock position (See ADJUSTMENT ).
    5. Install the cap nut.
    6. Install the hood lock control cable cover.
      Fig 10: Installing Hood Lock With Bolts
      G03479335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSY LH 
    1. Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

  14. INSTALL HOOD HINGE ASSY RH 
    1. Install the hood hinge with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 11: Installing Hood Hinge With Bolts
    G03479336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Install the hood with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

    2. Adjust the hood position (See ADJUSTMENT ).
      Fig 12: Installing Hood With Bolts
      G03479337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE 
    1. Install the radiator grille with the clip and 5 nuts.
      Fig 13: Installing Radiator Grille With Clip & Nuts
      G03479338Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the auxiliary catch hook with the bolt.

      Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in..lbf) 

    3. Install the auxiliary catch release lever with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in..lbf) 

    Fig 14: Installing Auxiliary Catch Releasing Lever With Bolts
    G03479339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002