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


    1. A01MG30

      Engage the guide and install the hood stay bracket with the bolt.

      Torque:
      22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    A01MJP2

    • Do not perform work if the vehicle hood is not securely supported.

    • The hood could fall, resulting in injury.

    Note


    • Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from engaging 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 engage 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. A01MIFL

      When reusing the hood support assembly:


      1. Install the hood support assembly with the 2 stop rings.

    2. A01MJ61

      Engage 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 engaged to the ball joint and cannot be pulled out.