Hood: Service and Repair

REMOVE

CAUTION: The assisted hood lift mechanism alone will not retain the hood in its fully open position. Always secure the hood stay to support an open hood.

1. Open the hood and disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Disconnect the under-hood lamp electrical leads.

Fasteners:

3. Disconnect the windscreen washer tube (3) at the tee joint.
4. Release the four bolts (4) securing the hood to the hinges, note the ground strap located under the upper left hand hood fixing, with assistance lift the hood clear of the vehicle.