HOOD SUPPORT INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL NO. 1 HOOD SUPPORT BOLT


    1. Install the No. 1 hood support bolt.

      Torque:
      17.5 N*m  { 178 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL HOOD STAY BRACKET


    1. Engage the guide.

    2. Install the hood stay bracket with the bolt.

      Torque:
      17.5 N*m  { 178 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  3. 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.

    • Do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.


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

      Note

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

    2. Check that the ball joints are engaged securely and the hood support assembly cannot be pulled off.