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Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE ENGINE SIDE COVER LH 
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  2. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH 
    WARNING:
    • Do not perform work if the hood is not securely supported.
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    • The hood could fall, resulting in injury.
    NOTE:
    • Avoid touching the piston rod 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 in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.
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      1. Use a screwdriver with its tip wrapped protective tape, slightly raise the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:
        • Do not remove the stop rings from the hood support assembly. Raise the stop rings just enough to allow the ball joints to be disengaged.
        • Do not reuse the hood support assembly if a stop ring has been removed.
      2. Disengage the 2 ball joints to remove the hood support assembly LH.
        NOTE:

        Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

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