Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. If the hood is to be reinstalled, mark the position of the hood to the hinge location by marking around hood hinges with a soft marker. Support the hood in the open position.
2. If a new hood is to be installed, remove the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
3. With the aid of a helper, lower the hood rod and remove the hinge-to-hood bolts; then remove the hood.

Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of a helper, place the hood in position and install the hinge-to-hood bolts. Then position the hood rod.

Notice

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. If the hood is being reinstalled, align the hood locating the marks at the hinges; then tighten the bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).





3. If a new hood is installed, install the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
4. Lower the hood slowly and check the fit. Adjust the hood if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment . Tighten the bolts.
Tighten
• Tighten the head hinge-to-body bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).
• Tighten the head hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).
• Tighten the hood latch to 10 N·m (89 lb in).