Hood Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the hood without proper support can be dangerous. The hood may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
To remove the hood hinge, remove the following parts:
1. Front side marker lights (See FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Order Of Front Bumper
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Bumper
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the hood. (See HOOD ADJUSTMENT .)