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Hood Support Rod: Replacement

  1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ROD 
    1. Remove the clip and hood support from the hood panel.

      HINT:

      While supporting the hood panel by hand, remove the hood support.

    2. Remove the bolt and hood support from the vehicle body.
      Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Hood Support From Vehicle Body
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  2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ROD 
    1. Install the hood support with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 19.5 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)