Remove the LH and RH hood gas struts. See Gas Strut - Hood - LH (Remove
and Replace).
Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the LH and RH hood hinges on
the hood.
With an assistant, remove the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the
LH and RH hood hinges.
With an assistant, remove the hood assembly from the vehicle and place
it on a padded surface.
Install
With an assistant, install the hood assembly onto the vehicle and align
the tape marks with the hood hinges.
Loosely install the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the LH and RH
hood hinges, but do not tighten the nuts at this time.
Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position
Install the clips that attach the LH and RH hood gas struts to the hood
assembly.
Perform gap and flush adjustments on the hood assembly, if necessary.
Tighten the nuts that attach the hood assembly to the LH and RH hood
hinges, and then remove the tape used to mark the hood hinge mounting
locations.
Torque 15 Nm
Hood (Remove and Replace)- Remove
This procedure assumes the hood striker, hinges, bump stops, and plugs are
undamaged. Inspect these components from the old hood and if necessary, replace
with n
Heater - PTC- Remove
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Rem
Door - Rear - LH (Remove )
Remove
Open the rear LH door, pass a shop towel halfway through the striker,
and then close the door so that it rests against the shop towel.
Remove the rear LH door glass.
Remove the LH rear door outer belt seal.
Remove the LH rear window regulator. See&nb