Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Service manual - part 129

Hood

COMPONENTS

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BODY

Hood

BO–19

REMOVAL OF HOOD

(See page 

BO–19

)

1. 

REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT FROM HOOD
Remove the bolt and disconnect the support from hood.

2. REMOVE 

HOOD

(a)  Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the body

side.

(b)  Remove four bolts from hood hinge and remove the

hood.

HINT:

Be careful not to damage the body or glass with the

hood end.

INSTALLATION OF HOOD

(See page 

BO–19

)

1. INSTALL 

HOOD

(a)  Place the hood on the hood hinge and install four bolts

temporarily.

(b)  Connect the windshield washer hose to the body side.

2. 

INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT TO HOOD
Install the bolt and connect the support to hood.

Torque:

22 N

⋅

m (225 kgf

⋅

cm, 16 ft

⋅

lbf)

3. ADJUST 

HOOD

(See page 

BO–18

)

BO–20

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BODY

Hood

DISASSEMBLY OF HOOD

(See page 

BO–19

)

1. 

REMOVE HOOD AUXILIARY CATCH HOOK

2. 

REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Using a clip remover, remove clips and the seal.

3. 

REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR
Using a clip remover, remove clips and the insulator.

4. 

REMOVE HOOD CUSHION
Turn the cushions counter clockwise with your hand to re-
move it.

5. 

REMOVE WINDOW WASHER HOSE

6. 

REMOVE WINDOW WASHER NOZZLE
(a)  Remove the cover.
(b)  Using a screwdriver, remove the nozzle.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

ASSEMBLY OF HOOD

(See page 

BO–19

)

ASSEMBLE HOOD PARTS BY FOLLOWING DISASSEMBLY
SEQUENCE IN REVERSE

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BODY

Hood

BO–21

Hood–Related Parts

COMPONENTS

Front Fender

Front Bumper

BO–22

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BODY

Hood (Hood–Related Parts)