For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

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

1. Install a suitable hood brace to the vehicle.
2. Apply tape to the corners of the panels and adjacent surfaces.
3. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the hinge on the hood assembly.
4. Remove the hood bumpers from the hood. Refer to Hood Bumper Replacement .
5. Remove the hood insulator from the hood. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
6. Remove the hood assist rods. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood to the hood hinge retaining bolts (1), repeat this procedure for the opposite side.
8. Remove the hood.
9. Remove the suitable hood brace from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of an assistant, install the hood to the vehicle.
2. Position the hood to the hood hinges using the grease pencil marks on the hood, repeat this procedure for the opposite side.
3. Install the suitable hood brace to the vehicle.

Important: Do not fully tighten at this stage.

4. Install the hood to hood hinge retaining bolts (1).

Do not fully tighten at this stage.

5. Install the hood assist rods. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
6. Install the hood insulator to the hood. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
7. Install the hood bumpers to the hood. Refer to Hood Bumper Replacement .
8. Adjust the hood as necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

9. Tighten the hood to the hood hinge retaining bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

10. Remove the suitable brace from the vehicle.
11. Carefully remove the tape from the corners of the panels and adjacent surfaces.