Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Door/Hatch
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002ZNU004X
Title: DOOR / HATCH: HOOD SUPPORT: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia)

INSTALLATION

NOTICE:

  • As much as possible avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.
  • Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
  • Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. INSTALL NO. 1 HOOD SUPPORT BOLT

(a) Apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or Equivalent

(b) Install the hood support bolt.

Torque: 22 N·m (224 kgf·cm, 16 ft·lbf)

CAUTION:

Install the hood support bolt while supporting the hood by hand.

2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the hood support assembly.

CAUTION:

Install the hood support while supporting the hood by hand.

NOTICE:

Check that the hood support is engaged in the ball joint and it cannot be pulled out.