Removal and Replacement

FRONT HOOD

REMOVAL

1. FRONT HOOD INSULATOR
Release the clips to remove the front hood insulator.

CAUTION: Do not reuse any clips damaged during removal. Always replace with new clips.







2. FRONT HOOD SEAL
Remove the seal.







3. FRONT HOOD DAMPER

CAUTION: The front hood panel is very heavy. Always work with two persons when removing/installing the damper stay and hood hinges.

1. Remove the mounting bolts and the damper stay.







2. Remove the mounting bolts of the front hood damper stay.







4. FRONT HOOD HINGE

CAUTION: The front hood panel is very heavy. Always work with two persons when removing/installing the damper stay and hood hinges.

1. Remove the front hood damper.
2. Remove the bolts and front hood panel.







3. Detach the tabs and remove the cowl side panel front.







1. Detach tabs (A), (B), and (C) from the vehicle exterior.
2. Detach tabs (D) and (E).

4. Remove the front hood hinge bolts.







5. FRONT HOOD PANEL

CAUTION: The front hood panel is heavy. Always work with two persons when removing/installing the damper stay and hood hinges.

1. Remove the front hood insulator.
2. Remove the front hood seal.
3. Remove the window washer hose and nozzle.
4. Remove the front hood damper.
5. Remove the bolt, and remove the front hood panel from the front hood hinge.







INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure that the window washer hose does not get pinched by the insulator.
- Install while paying attention to maintaining a uniform clearance around the front hood panel. For the dimension of clearances.

Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". HOOD, COMPONENT, General Description.>