The hood is heavy and somewhat awkward to remove and install, so at least two people should perform this procedure. Begin by using blankets or pads to cover the cowl area of the body and fenders to protect the paint. Make marks or scribe a line around the hood hinge for proper alignment during installation. Disconnect any cables or wires that may interfere with removal. Have an assistant support the hood while detaching the support struts and removing the hinge-to-hood nuts or bolts. Lift off the hood with assistance. For installation, reverse the removal steps. Adjust the hood's fore-and-aft and side-to-side positioning by moving the hinge plate slot after loosening the bolts or nuts, and scribe a line around the hinge plate to track movement. Loosen the bolts or nuts, adjust the hood into the correct alignment, and tighten the hinge bolts, checking the position as you go. If necessary, adjust the entire hood latch assembly up-and-down and side-to-side on the radiator support to ensure the hood closes securely and flush with the fenders. Mark around the hood latch mounting bolts for reference, loosen them, reposition the latch assembly, and retighten the bolts before checking the fit. Finally, adjust the hood bumpers on the radiator support to ensure the hood is flush with the fenders when closed, and periodically lubricate the hood latch assembly and hinges with white, lithium-base grease to prevent binding and wear.