LS 600h V8-5.0L (2UR-FSE) Hybrid (2008)
Hood Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Removal
ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: HOOD SUPPORT ROD: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
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As much as possible, avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod 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.
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine
Assembly/Removal
2. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH See: Hood Latch Release Cable/Service and Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hood support assembly while releasing the 2 clips.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE: Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood by hand.
4. REMOVE BRACKET HOOD STAY LH
(a) Remove the bolt and bracket hood stay LH.
NOTE: Remove the bracket hood stays while supporting the hood by hand.
5. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hood support bracket LH.
NOTE: Remove the hood support brackets while supporting the hood by hand.