Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure






Notice: When the hood is removed from the vehicle, do not stand the hood on the rear corners. Damage to the paint and sheet metal may occur.

1. Open and support the hood.
2. Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with a grease pencil.
3. Remove the bolts from the upper hood hinge with an assistant.
4. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.


Installation Procedure

1. Install the hood to the vehicle with an assistant.
2. Align the hood hinges to alignment marks on the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





3. Install the bolts to the upper hood hinge with an assistant.

Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

4. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment (Adjustments).