■ CAUTION ■
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Use protective tape or shop cloth to protect from damage during removal and installation.
 REMOVAL
1.Disengage the clips using a remover tool, and then remove the hood hinge cover (LH/RH).
2.Remove the hood hinge mounting nut (hood side), and then remove the hood assembly.
 INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal. ■ CAUTION ■ - Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, check hood open/close, lock/unlock operation.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustment.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.
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