Front Hood Damper Stay Installation

Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
CAUTION:
- At the inspection and general maintenance, do not detach the damper stays.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood Damper Normal Attaching Position
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When wider hood opening is necessary, set the damper stay below as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

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CAUTION:
- Do not leave one side of damper stay removed.
- Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
- The hood cannot be closed with the damper stay on the full open side. When it is necessary to close, tie the hood striker and the radiator panel with a string etc. to fix them.
- After work, set the damper stays back to the normal position and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Hood Damper Normal Attached And Installation Position At Full Open
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