Removal Procedure
- Open and support the hood.
- Install protective coverings over the fenders.
- Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the wire from the under hood lamp, if equipped.
- Remove the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to
Washer Nozzle Replacement
.
- Remove the hood hinge
from the attaching bolts and the nuts.
- Remove the hood from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hood to the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the hood
hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts and the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the windshield washer hoses.
- Install the wire to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
- Install the right and the left cowl vent grille panels. Refer
to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
.