Removal

DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

NOTICE:
* Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while performing work.
* Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
* In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support.

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration, and then remove the hood support.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Text in Illustration





NOTICE:
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood panel with one hand.

2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for LH Side) Removal

3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE (for RH Side) Removal

4. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hood support bracket.