Hood Support: Removal

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NOTE:

Avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.
Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.

HINT

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver with the tip taped, remove the stop ring along the groove
2. Release the ball joint and remove the hood support assembly
  NOTE: Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Hood Support Assembly
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REMOVE NO. 1 HOOD SUPPORT BOLT
1. Remove the No 1 hood support bolt
Fig 2: Locating No 1 Hood Support Bolt
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002