Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View of Hood

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IMPORTANT: Install protective coverings over the fenders and the windshield in order to prevent damage to the paint, the glass, and the moldings when removing and installing the hood.

Raise and support the hood.
Remove the washer hose.
Mark the position of the hinge to the hood in order to aid in alignment during installation.
Remove the bolts retaining the hood to both hinges.
With the aid of another technician, remove the hood from the hinges.