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.
- Install a suitable hood brace to the vehicle.
 
- Remove the hood insulator to hood push-in
retainers (1).
 
Discard the retainers.
- Remove the hood insulator (2) from the hood.
 
Installation Procedure
- Position the hood insulator (2) to the hood.
 
Important: Always use NEW push-in retainers.
- Install the hood insulator to hood push-in retainers (1).
 
- Remove the suitable hood brace from the vehicle.