How do i remove my hood
03-12-2002 | 04:20 PM
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How do i remove my hood
first off i know its a stupid question but i need to remove it, from what i can tell it looks like really big screws hold it on. so what tool do i remove it with it looks kinda like a phillips head..kinda not
03-12-2002 | 04:23 PM
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See the bolts that go through the hood-hinge into the hood? Turn those counterclockwise.
03-13-2002 | 12:16 PM
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Also, be careful, as once you unbolt the hood, it tends to want to slide towards your windshield, and ruin your day.
Hood removal is much easier with two people, and much easier to align the hood, too.
Ever try aligning a hood by yourself?
Hood removal is much easier with two people, and much easier to align the hood, too.
Ever try aligning a hood by yourself?
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03-14-2002 | 11:01 PM
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I agree with HrdRockA4305 .. one guy holding the hood on each side and another using an air ratchet (or hand rachet for the air-impaired) and get the bolts out. If you have the hood light...don't forget to disconnect that wire!
03-15-2002 | 02:43 PM
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Ever try aligning a hood by yourself?
yeah , i did , trust me , u better have ATLEAST one more person to take t off with . then when alighning it i think 2 ppl is enough .and
thanks for saving me from a concussion there
i was lucky my windshield stayed in one piece tho
03-15-2002 | 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by 86BIRD-MY FIRST CAR
I got the same question, i do u remove the hood on a thirdgen bird?
I got the same question, i do u remove the hood on a thirdgen bird?
Same way!Seriously guys. This isn't the space shuttle. Stare at it for 5 seconds and if it's not totally obvious, you probably shouldn't be trying it anyway. There's 4 lousy bolts that you need to back out. That's it. Just have somebody help you with it and unbolt it one side at a time while you support it with 1 hand, and maybe rest your shoulder on the underside to balance it.
03-15-2002 | 07:22 PM
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taking the hood off is very easy, just make sure you mark the hood/hinge relation with a marker. it'll save you time lining it back up. there are 4 10mm bolts. Me and a friend swapped the hoods on my camaros today in about 25 mins.
03-16-2002 | 07:02 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.73, auburn , precision
i practice in the junkyard with blockbusters and coffee cans full of gasoline.this way when i go to do mine ive got it down pat 
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