Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly

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Support the hood with a suitable tool.
WARNING: Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the hood open when removing the damper stay.
Remove the hinge nuts from the hood to remove the hood assembly.
CAUTION: Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.

Fig 1: Locating Hood Assembly Hinge Nuts
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Adjust the hood. Refer to "FITTING ADJUSTMENT ".
Adjust the hood lock. Refer to "FITTING ADJUSTMENT ".