Hood: Service and Repair

Hood
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.





NOTE:
The hood is manufactured from aluminium.

All vehicles
For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield
For additional information, refer to Health and Safety Precautions Health and Safety Precautions
For additional information, refer to Body Repairs Body and Frame
For additional information, refer to Corrosion Protection
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NOTE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.









WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Torque to: 17 Nm





Torque to: 24 Nm





NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.













Torque to: 17 Nm

3-door





CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:
Check the gap and profiles of the hood are correct.