Replacing The Hood

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Fig 1: Removing Hood Assembly

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Support the hood
Remove the hose for the windshield washer
Remove the retaining clip for the support
Remove the hinge screws
Install in reverse order
Adjust the hood. See Adjusting the hood .

Tighten the screws. Tighten to 24 Nm.