Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 774

Fig. 7: Identifying Hood Support Components With Torque Specification
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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

a. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood support assembly while releasing the 2 clips.

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Fig. 8: Identifying Hood Support Assembly
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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 HOOD SUPPORT BOLT

a. Remove the hood support bolt.

Fig. 9: Identifying Hood Support Bolt
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INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Remove the hood support while supporting the hood by hand.

CAUTION: Remove the hood support bolt while supporting the hood by

hand.

NOTE:

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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.

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Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the

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HINT:

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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL NO. 1 HOOD SUPPORT BOLT

a. Install the hood support bolt.

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

Fig. 10: Identifying Hood Support Bolt
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2. INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

a. Install the hood support assembly.

Fig. 11: Installing Hood Support Assembly
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rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.

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Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order
to prevent the rod from being deformed.

CAUTION: Install the hood support bolt while supporting the hood by

hand.

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DISPOSAL

HINT:

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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISPOSE OF HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

a. Horizontally fix the hood support in a vise with the piston-rod pulled out.

b. Wear safety glasses. Gradually cut a part between A and B shown in the illustration using a metal

saw and gradually release the gas.

Fig. 12: Identifying Cutting Area A And B
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HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

CAUTION: Install the hood support while supporting the hood by hand.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION: Be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly about.

Always use the proper safety equipment.

NOTE:

The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous.

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