HOOD SUPPORT INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure described below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL HOOD STAY BRACKET LH


    1. Attach the guide to install the hood stay bracket LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.

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

    • In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay.


    1. When reusing the hood support assembly:


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        Install the hood support assembly with the 2 stop rings.

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      Attach the 2 ball joints to install the hood support assembly.

      Note


      • Install the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.

      • Check that the hood support assembly is attached to the ball joint and cannot be pulled out.