HOOD SUPPORT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Remove the hood support while holding the hood.

Note


  • Do not touch the extendable portion of the rod to prevent foreign objects from attaching to the hood support surface.

  • Do not push the hood support sideways because the hood support may bend.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

    CAUTION:

    Remove the hood support while holding the hood.


    1. A000P9CE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as indicated by the arrows in the order shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Detach the 2 ball joints and then remove the hood support.

  2. REMOVE HOOD STAY BRACKET LH


    1. A000NBO

      Remove the bolt and hood stay bracket.

  3. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET LH


    1. A000OOL

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood support bracket.