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# HOOD > DISASSEMBLY

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Heating temperature:

  Item | Temperature
  Engine Hood | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
  Hood Bulge | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTICE:

  Do not heat the engine hood and hood bulge excessively.

HINT:

  When removing the hood bulge, heat the engine hood and hood bulge using a heat light.

1. REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and support seal.

   NOTICE:
     If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT COVER TO HOOD SEAL

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 18 clips and hood seal.

   NOTICE:
     If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

3. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 15 clips and hood insulator.

   NOTICE:
     If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

4. REMOVE HOOD BULGE

1. Remove the 8 nuts.

1. Using a moulding remover, pry out the hood bulge.

1. Pull off the hood bulge by cutting the adhesive with a knife.

   NOTICE:
     Do not damage the engine hood with the knife.

5. REMOVE HOOD AIR INTAKE SEAL

1. Using a clip remover, remove the 18 clips and air intake seal.

   NOTICE:
     If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.