How to Take the Hood Off a Car
- 1). Open the hood of the car and use the hood support arm to rest the hood on to keep it open. Locate the hinges, nuts and bolts in each corner that are securing the hood the frame.
- 2). Remove the nuts from the bolts on one side of the hood while your friend removes the nuts on the opposite side of the hood using the ratchet set. Keep the nuts in a safe place for later installation of the hood.
- 3). Lift one side of the hood while your friend lifts the opposite side at the same time to remove the hood from the frame. Place the hood on a clean padded surface for storage.
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