Hood support rod

REPLACEMENT 1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ROD

a. Using a screwdriver to hold the left spring, disengage the upper and lower parts of the support rod, and then remove the hood support rod.

NOTICE: Removal should be done while the hood is being held up.
Remove hood support rod 2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ROD NOTICE: Install a metal socket onto the hood except a resinous one onto the body. After the installation, make sure that the socket is securely attached. DISPOSAL 1. DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ROD

1. 1

   Fix the hood stay assembly, with the piston−rod pulled out, on a vise.

2. 2

   With protection glasses on, cut a part between A and B as shown in the illustration with a metal saw to release the gas.

NOTICE: Although the gas inside the hood stay assembly is colorless, odorless and harmless, there is a possibility that cutting tips of the metal saw would jump around, therefore cover it with clothes or something.
Dispose of hood support rod