Hood Seal Replacement

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NOTE: Take care not to scratch the hood.

Detach the clips with a clip remover, then remove the hood seals (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Seals With 4 Cips
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NOTE: Some models have 2 seal clips per side and others have 3 clips per side.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Seals With 6 Clips
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Install the seal in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.