Hood Support: Replacement

REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT
1. Remove the bolt and hood support from the hood.
  NOTE: While supporting the hood by hand, remove the hood support from the hood.
2. Remove the bolt and hood support.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT
NOTE:
Handling the hood support
- Do not disassemble the support as the cylinder is filled with pressurized gas.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Area To Drill Hood Support Before Disposal
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
- If the hood support is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the area shown in the illustration to completely release the high pressure gas before disposing of it.
- When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
- The gas is colorless, odorless and non - toxic.
- When working, handle the hood support carefully. Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and allow any paint or oil to get on it.
- Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the hood support fully extended.
INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT
1. Install the bolt and hood support to the body.
  1. Torque: 22 N.m (224 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)
2. Install the bolt and hood support to the hood.
  1. Torque: 22 N.m (224 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)