Removal [11/2020 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

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WARNING:

Do not perform work if the vehicle hood is not securely supported.
The hood could fall, resulting in injury.

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NOTE:

Avoid touching the piston rod as much 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 push sideways on the cylinder because the rod may bend.

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Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the 2 stop rings along their grooves.
HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the 2 ball joints to remove the hood support assembly.
NOTE:
Remove the hood support assembly while holding the hood by hand.

REMOVE HOOD STAY BRACKET

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