Hood

Removal

1. Open and support the hood (16612) . Mark the hood hinge locations on the hood .

2. Protect the body with covers to prevent damage to the paint.

3. Remove the two nuts retaining each hood hinge (16796) to the hood , taking care not to let the hood slip when the bolts are removed.

4. Remove hood ground strap.

5. Disconnect hood lamp.
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	16612	Hood
   2	16738	Hood Insulator
   3	—	Ground Strap
   4	N803613	Push Pin (10 Req'd)
   5A	N803953-S36	Screw
   6	—	Hood Vent
   7	—	Nuts (2 Req'd Each Side)
   A		Tighten to 4.0-9.6 Nm (36-84 Lb-In)

6. Remove the hood from the vehicle.

Installation

1. Position the hood to hood hinges by using original paint marking for initial positioning. Install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts to 19-26 Nm (14-19 lb-ft). Remove the body covers.

2. Connect ground strap.

3. Connect hood lamp wiring.

4. Adjust the hood bumper (16758) for an even fit between the front fenders (16005) and a flush fit with the front of the front fenders .

5. Adjust the hood latch (16700) if necessary.