For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise the hood.
2. Remove the rivets from the hood lip by drilling out the rivets from the hood molding.
3. Remove the nuts from the inside edge of the hood molding.
4. Remove the hood molding.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the hood molding.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the nuts to the inside edge of the hood molding.

Tighten
Tighten the hood molding nuts until fully seated. DO NOT strip the hood molding nuts.

3. Install the rivets to the hood molding.
4. Lower the hood.