CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER LH
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and remove the front fender protector upper LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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.
REMOVE BRACKET HOOD STAY LH
Remove the bolt and bracket hood stay LH.
Note
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.
REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 bolts and hood support bracket LH.
Note
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.