Removal and Installation: Notes

When removing or installing hood, place a cloth or other padding on hood. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
Hood adjustment: Adjust at hinge portion.
Hood lock adjustment: After adjusting, check hood lock control operation. Apply a coat of grease to hood locks engaging mechanism.
Hood opener: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly. Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood.

WARNING:

Be careful not to scratch hood stay when installing hood. A scratched stay may cause gas leakage.
The contents of the hood stay are under pressure. Do not take apart, puncture, apply heat or allow fire near it.