HOOD DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEGS

      Remove the 2 bolts and hood auxiliary catch hook assembly.

  2. REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. A01NDH7

      Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips and remove the hood to radiator support seal.

  3. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR


    1. A01NDI2

      Using a clip remover, remove the 9 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the hood insulator.

  4. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ND55E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and separate the washer nozzle sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A01ND7H

      Remove the washer nozzle sub-assembly from the washer hose.

      Note

      Washer nozzles cannot be reused.

  5. DISCONNECT WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFYK

      Disengage the 5 clips and disconnect the washer hose assembly.

  6. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

    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. A01NGYHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the ball joint and remove the hood support assembly.

      Note

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

  7. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

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