HOOD SUPPORT REMOVAL

Note


  • As much as possible avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.

  • Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


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      for LHD:

      Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.

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      for RHD:

      Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.

      Note

      Remove the clip labeled A by turning it to prevent the engine room side cover LH and bracket from being damaged.

      Tech Tips

      The clip labeled A cannot be removed from the engine room side cover LH.

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER LH


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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and remove the front fender protector upper LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  3. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH


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      Using a screwdriver, remove the hood support assembly LH while releasing the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

  4. REMOVE BRACKET HOOD STAY LH


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      Remove the bolt and bracket hood stay LH.

      Note

      Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

  5. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET LH


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      Remove the 2 bolts and hood support bracket LH.

      Note

      Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.