Section 7 ((Door / Hatch)): Hood: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE HOOD AUXILIARY HOOK CATCH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and the hood auxiliary hook catch
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hood Auxiliary Hook Catch And Bolts
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REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and the hood to radiator support seal
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Support Seal And Clips
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REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 12 clips and hood insulator
Fig 3: Identifying Hood Insulator And Clips
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REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 4 clamps and disconnect the washer hose assembly
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Washer Hose Assembly And Clamps
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