IS F V8-5.0L (2UR-GSE) (2008)
Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Removal
DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: REMOVAL
DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: REMOVAL
NOTICE:
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Avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the
cylinders while servicing.
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Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
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Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.
HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver with the tip taped, remove the stop ring along the groove.
(b) Release the ball joint and remove the hood support assembly.
NOTICE: Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.
2. REMOVE NO. 1 HOOD SUPPORT BOLT
(a) Remove the No. 1 hood support bolt.