For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. If the hood is to be reinstalled, mark the position of the hood to the hinge location by marking around hood hinges with a soft marker. Support the hood in the open position.
2. If a new hood is to be installed, remove the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
3. With the aid of a helper, lower the hood rod and remove the hinge-to-hood bolts; then remove the hood.

### Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of a helper, place the hood in position and install the hinge-to-hood bolts. Then position the hood rod.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. If the hood is being reinstalled, align the hood locating the marks at the hinges; then tighten the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

3. If a new hood is installed, install the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
4. Lower the hood slowly and check the fit. Adjust the hood if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment . Tighten the bolts.

Tighten

• | Tighten the head hinge-to-body bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

• | Tighten the head hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

• | Tighten the hood latch to 10 N·m (89 lb in).