Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 3122

BO-8
Hole Here
150 mm (5.91 in.)
H04840
BODY - HOOD SUPPORT
HOOD SUPPORT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT
(a) Remove the bolt and hood support from the hood.
HINT:
While supporting the hood by hand, remove the hood support
from the hood.
(b) Remove the bolt and hood support.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE HOOD SUPPORT
NOTICE:
Handling the hood support
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Do not disassemble the support as the cylinder is
filled with pressurized gas.
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If the hood support is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 to 3.0
mm (0.079 to 0.118 in.) hole in the area shown in the
illustration to completely release the high pressure
gas before disposing of it.
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When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
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The gas is colorless, odorless and non - toxic.
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When working, handle the hood support carefully.
Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston
rod, and allow any paint or oil to get on it.
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Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the hood
support fully extended.
3. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT
(a) Install the bolt and hood support to the body.
Torque: 22 N·m (224 kgf·cm, 16 ft·lbf)
(b) Install the bolt and hood support to the hood.
Torque: 22 N·m (224 kgf·cm, 16 ft·lbf)
Author :
BO2EK-03
Date :
4779