Hood Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the hood without supporting it can be dangerous. The hood may fall and injure you. Always perform these procedures together with at least another person.

Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
To remove the hood hinge, remove the front fender panel. (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Hood (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Hood (2 Of 2)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the hood. (See HOOD ADJUSTMENT .)