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Front End Removal: Build Your Willys 1: Hood Removal
To remove the hood from
your jeep, begin by unfastening the hood latches on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Raise the hood carefully and allow it rest against the windshield assembly. Next, unbolt
the hood hinge from the cowl of the tub with the appropriate wrench or socket. Then, slowly
lower the hood back to its closed position, finally lifting the hood away from the body
of the vehicle. Picking the hood up by yourself may be cumbersome, so ask someone to lend
you a hand. Lastly, remove the weatherstrip and any other debris from the cowl of the
jeep. 2: Windshield Assembly Removal
Release the
windshield frame assembly by unbolting or removing any attaching hardware. Pivot the
windshield forward and remove it along with any other windshield assembly parts, taking
special care not to damage the windshield glass.
3: Headlight Removal
To remove the passenger or drivers side headlight assembly, disconnect
any electrical wiring from the headlights. Then, remove the mounting hardware connecting
the headlight bracket to the grill and fender. Carefully remove the headlight assembly from
the engine compartment. 4: Fender and Grille Removal
To remove the
fenders from your jeep, first disconnect any wiring or parts attached to the passenger
or drivers side fenders. Next, unbolt and remove the hood catches from each fender.
Finally, unbolt each fender from the frame, grille and cowl side panels and remove. To
detach the grille, simply unbolt it from the mounting brackets and remove.