2. While holding the hood open, place the guard (rag or cardboard) at the bottom of its corners and over the front fenders so as not to damage the paint.
3. Mark the position of the mounting bracket with a pencil or paint so that you can easily align the position of the hood during installation (photo).
Mark the position of the tailgate hinge with paint
4. Get a helper to support the weight of the hood, remove the mounting bolts and remove the hood from the vehicle.
5. Reassemble in reverse order, being careful to align suspension and bolts to marks made prior to removal.