Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trunk exterior release
switch and the rear facing camera.
Remove the bolts that attach the rear facing camera to the trunk
exterior release switch, and
Remove
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