- Check that the hood opens properly and locks securely.
- Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
- Grease each location of the hood latch and hood hinge as indicated by the arrows.

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- Using a clip remover, detach the clips (A, B), then remove the hood seal (C) and hood sub-seal (D). Take care not to scratch the hood.
Fastener Locations |
A : Clip, 14 |
B : Clip, 2 |
- Install the seals in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.
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