Removal Procedure
- Open and support the hood.
 
- Install protective coverings over the fenders.
 
- Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to 
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement 
.
 
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the under hood lamp, if equipped.
 
- Remove the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to 
Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement 
in Wiper/Washer Systems.
 
- Remove the hood hinge from the attaching bolts
and the nuts.
 
- With an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.
 
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- With an assistant, position the hood to the vehicle.
 
- Install the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.
 
Tighten
Tighten the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts to 25 N·m 
 (18 lb ft).
- Install the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to 
Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement 
in Wiper/Washer Systems..
 
- Connect the electrical connector to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
 
- Install the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to 
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement 
.
 
- Close the hood.