Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair

HOOD SUPPORT

REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM HOOD
Remove the bolt and support from the hood.

HINT: While supporting the hood by hand, remove the support.

2. REMOVE SUPPORT FROM BODY
Remove the bolt and support.




3. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT

NOTE: Handling the hood support
- Do not disassemble the support because the cylinder is filled with pressurized gas.
- If the support is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the area shown in the illustration to completely discharge the high-pressure gas before disposing of it.
- When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
- The gas is colorless, odorless and non-toxic.
- When working, handle the support carefully. Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and allow any paint or oil to get on it.
- Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the support fully extended.

4. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT
a. Install the bolt and hood support to the body.

Torque: 17 N.m (175 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

b. Install the bolts and hood support to the hood.

Torque: 17 N.m (175 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)