Part 1: Hood Removal

Time: 12 Minutes   Difficulty: 4/10

Step 1: Disconnect the windshield wiper spray tube.

Step 2: Remove the four bolts that secure the hood to the hinges using a 12mm socket.

Step 3: Remove the hood.

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Part 2: Hood Install

Time: 12 Minutes   Difficulty: 4/10

Step 1: Install the hood and install the bolts, leave them loose enough to make adjustments to the hood alignment.

Step 2: Adjust the clearance so that the hood and fender have the same gap on both sides.

Step 2: Once you align the hood carefully secure it to the hinges by tightening the four bolts using a 12mm socket. Tighten the bolts to 18.1 foot pounds of torque.

Step 4: Connect the windshield wiper spray tube.

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