Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - ENGINE HOOD / DOOR
HOOD SUPPORT ROD - REMOVAL
- 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 procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
| 1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
Remove the 11 clips and intake duct seal.
| 2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER |
Remove the 5 clips and side cover.
| 3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR |
Using a clip remover, separate the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the front upper fender protector LH.
Disengage the 3 clips and the claw to remove the front fender protector upper LH.
| 4. REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY |
When the hood support assembly is to be replaced with a new one:
Using a screwdriver, remove the hood support assembly while releasing the 2 clips.
- NOTICE:
- Remove the hood support while supporting the hood with one hand.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
When the hood support assembly is to be reinstalled:
Remove the 3 bolts and hood support assembly.
- NOTICE:
- Remove the hood support while supporting the hood with one hand.
LEXUS IS250, IS220d / GSE20 ALE20