REMOVAL

1.Remove the hood assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

2.Remove the front fender. Refer to Removal and Installation.

3.Remove the hood hinge mounting bolts (body side), and then remove the hood hinge.

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, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of hood hinge mounting bolts and nuts.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustment.