Toyota Land Cruiser Quiz
Body Electrical

Hood support

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REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT

(a) Remove the bolt and hood support from the hood.

HINT: While supporting the hood by hand, remove the hood support from the hood.

(b) Remove the bolt and hood support.

2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT

NOTICE: Handling the hood support

  • Do not disassemble the support as the cylinder is filled with pressurized gas.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT
  • If the hood support is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the area shown in the illustration to completely release the high pressure gas before disposing of it.
  • When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
  • The gas is colorless, odorless and non - toxic. When working, handle the hood support carefully.

    Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and allow any paint or oil to get on it.

  • Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the hood support fully extended.

3. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT

(a) Install the bolt and hood support to the body.

(b) Install the bolt and hood support to the hood.

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