Remove
Open the hood.
Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood mount.
Release the clip that attaches t
Remove
Open the trunk, and support the trunk in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the lower end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the vehicle.
Release the cl
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage
Remove
Remove the RH front vent. See
Vent - Front - RH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the RH vent actuator to the RH front vent,
and then remove the actuator from the vent.
Torque 1.3 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.