To remove and install the Hood, first lift the Hood and place covers on both front mudguards and a heavy cloth behind each rear corner to prevent damage. To make installation easier, mark around the hinge plate with a lead pencil. To do this task you will require essential tools such as T15 torque bits, 10mm socket, and Phillips screwdriver. Lifting the Hood Disconnect the windscreen washer hose from the connector in the Hood's center. Remove the bolts retaining the hinges. With assistance, lift the Hood clear of the vehicle. For installation of hood, make sure to line up the marks made earlier, install and tighten retaining bolts and slowly shut the hood while checking for proper alignment and adjusting as needed. If necessary, adjust the height of the front Hoods by turning the rubber bump stops to align with the body. Check the Hood lock to ensure that it pops the Hood up when released. To adjust Hood horizontally, loosen the hinge retaining bolts to move the Hood so it is evenly spaced from adjacent panels. In order to facilitate the removal and installation of the Hood lock, remove the grille and front bumper, if any. Remove the retaining bolts on Hood lock assembly, detach cable of lock lever, and withdraw lock from vehicle. The order of reinstallation is reverse and connect the release cable properly. To renew the release cable, remove the Hood lock and splashguard, release the cable from the retainers and withdraw it from the conduit beneath the radiator support panel. Take out the screws holding the Hood release lever inside the vehicle, push it forward and pull it out. Gently pull the wire through the firewall grommet and withdraw the assembly. To install, put the release cable in the grommet hole, install the release lever and tighten the screws, feed the cable through the conduit and install the Hood lock.