HOOD DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION


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      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the 2 hood center cushions.

  2. REMOVE FRONT HOOD MOULDING ASSEMBLY


    1. Put protective tape around the front hood moulding assembly.

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      Remove the 7 nuts and remove the front hood moulding assembly.

  3. REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


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      Using a clip remover, disengage the 8 clips and remove the hood to radiator support seal.

  4. REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR


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      Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips.

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

  5. REMOVE WASHER NOZZLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      *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.

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

      Note

      Washer nozzles cannot be reused.

      Tech Tips

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

  6. DISCONNECT WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY


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      Disengage the 6 clamps and disconnect the washer hose assembly.

  7. 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.


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

      Note

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

  8. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.