Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
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Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
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Do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, slightly raise the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration. NOTICE: -
Do not remove the stop rings from the hood support assembly. Raise the stop rings just enough to allow the ball joints to be disengaged.
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Do not reuse the hood support assembly if a stop ring has been removed.
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(b) Disengage the 2 ball joints to remove the hood support assembly.
NOTICE:
Remove the hood support assembly while supporting the hood sub-assembly by hand.
2. REMOVE HOOD STAY BRACKET
(b) Disengage the guide to remove the hood stay bracket.
3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
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4. REMOVE NO. 3 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR
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5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the 3 clips.
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(b) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
6. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET
(b) Disengage the guide to remove the hood support bracket.
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INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT BRACKET (a) Engage
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