Hood Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the hood without supporting can be dangerous. The hood may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.

Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
To remove the hood hinge, remove the front fender panel.
To remove the hood lock, remove the radiator grille.
To remove the hood release cable, remove the driver-side mud guard.
Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.

Fig 1: Identifying Body Panels Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Body Panels Parts Removal Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the hood. (See HOOD ADJUSTMENT .)