Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

NOTE:

Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
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.
Do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support assembly LH in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.

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Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
- Do not remove the stop rings from the hood support assembly LH. Raise the stop rings just enough to allow the ball joints to be disengaged.
- Do not reuse the hood support assembly LH if a stop ring has been removed.
Disengage the 2 ball joints to remove the hood support assembly LH.
NOTE:
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood sub-assembly LH by hand.

REMOVE HOOD STAY BRACKET LH