Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

Lift the hood catch and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
- Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
- After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.
NOTICE
- When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
Positioning a floor jackReassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small
opening of a new No. 2 steering rack boot.
(b) Install the No. 2 ste ...
Transmission Wire(when Not Using The Engine Support Bridge)
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE
(a) Coat the O-ring with ATF.
(b) Coat the bolt with ATF.
(c) Install the tr ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the steering
pad.
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (S ...