Hood Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Hood Rear Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the screw and nut from both sides.
2. Remove the hood outer seals from both sides.
3. Remove the windshield washer hose from the seal.
4. Remove the hood center seal.

Installation Procedure




1. Use the following procedure in order to install the hood center seal to the plenum panel:

* The seal has an interference fit on the cowl pinch weld.
* Press the windshield washer hose into the seal.

2. Install the hood outer seals.
Fit the seal over the stud on the cowl.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the nut onto the stud.

Tighten the hood seal nut to 8 Nm (71 lb in).

4. Install the screw through the seal into the cowl.

Tighten the hood seal screw to 8 Nm (71 lb in).