Hood installation/removal

jrAdiRon · 06-07-2013, 04:58 PM

Help: need DIY for hood removal/installation. Thanks.

THE TECH · 06-07-2013, 05:17 PM

1. Unbolt hood
2. Remove hood shocks
2. Remove hood

Do reversal to reinstall.

mPlasticDesign · 06-07-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

1. Unbolt hood
2. Remove hood shocks
2. Remove hood

Do reversal to reinstall.

I would just add that it is helpful to leave the leading bolts in but loose, so that you can support the hood and keep it from getting scratched or hitting the windscreen. You might want to make sure you have two people when you are ready to lift the hood off as well.

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