■ 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.