■ 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.