Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Hood, Hinge & Bolts

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CAUTION: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Raise the hood (1).
Support the hood at the front and the rear.

Fig 2: Hood Ground Strap & Nut

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Remove the hood ground strap and nut.
Release the harness and the lamp from the hood.

Fig 3: View Of Hood, Hinge & Bolts

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Remove the bolt holding the hood hinge to the hood link assembly (7).
Lower and support the hood.

Fig 4: View Of Cowl Vent Grille Panel Outboard Section

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Remove the outboard sections of the cowl vent grille panel.

Fig 5: View Of Hood, Hinge & Bolts

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With an assistant, remove the pivot bolt (3).
With an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.
Remove the hood hinge from the hood. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .