Removal And Installation: Hood: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Detach the windshield washer hose coupling.

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Detach the windshield washer hose retainers from the RH side hood hinge and cowl panel.

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NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

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NOTE: An assistant is necessary to support the hood.

Remove the clips and the hood struts.

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NOTE: An assistant is necessary for the support and removal of the hood.

Remove the nuts and the hood.

Torque:

18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the retainers and the hood insulation.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Release the retainers, couplings and remove the windshield washer hose and the washer jets.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the nuts and the striker latch.

Torque:

80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the hood bump stop rubbers.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the retainers and the hood pad assembly.

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