How to remove and install a hood on Lexus ES350?

First, open the hood and cover the fender and cow area with blankets or pads to stop body and paint damage during the hood removal. Pull out any cable or wire that could block your way, and make two marks exactly where the hood hinge attaches. Take off the support struts by pushing outward the clips located at the top end. Have someone hold up the hood while you take out the bolts at its lower corners. Backward installation makes sure the hinges fit exactly where we marked before. To adjust the hood, remove the bolts or nuts and shift the hinge plates into place, remembering that factory bolts align everything automatically but require regular bolts for adjustments. Loosen bolts and measure where the hinges lay, then adjust the hood into proper alignment and tighten bolts again. When you need to, adjust all parts of the hood latch assembly at the radiator support, making sure it fits perfectly against the fenders. Keep track of where you put the mounting bolts for future reference as you move the assembly around. Finish by fixing the hood bumpers on each fender front edge so the hood sits flat when you close it, and spread white lithium-based grease on the hood latch assembly and hinges to stop them from sticking and breaking down.

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Lexus ES350 Hood Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53301-33160
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- Other Name: Hood
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2ARFXE, 2GRFE; AVV60L-BEXGBA, GSV60L-BETGKA
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Lexus ES350 Hood Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53301-06320
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- Other Name: Hood
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Lexus ES350 | 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE; GSV60L-CETGKA
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Lexus ES350 Hood Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53301-33140
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- Other Name: Hood
- Replaces: 53301-33150
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2012 Lexus ES350 | 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE; GSV40L-BETGKA
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Lexus ES350 Hood Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53301-06390
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- Other Name: Hood
- Replaces: 53301-33260
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2024 Lexus ES350 | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFKS, A25AFKS, A25AFXS; AXZA15L-BEZGBA, AXZH10L-BEXGBA, AXZH11L-BEXGBA, GSZ10L-BEZGBA
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Lexus ES350 Hood Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53301-33150
$683.27 MSRP: $947.10
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- Replaced by: 53301-33140
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Lexus ES350 | 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE; GSV40L-BETGKA

Lexus ES350 Hood

The Lexus ES350 Hood protects the engine bay from the elements and debris while also providing the sedan with a clean aerodynamic profile. This Hood lifts on sturdy hinges allowing an owner to access service locations easily while its smooth panel directs air over the windshield. Over the generations, Lexus retained a steel Hood for strength and predictable crumple, though a few of the later ES350 models adopted lighter aluminum skins to save weight without compromising rigidity. Both styles have integrated crumple zones, which means the front section of the vehicle is designed to fold predictably in order to absorb the energy of an impact and help protect passengers. Buyers should coordinate their Lexus ES350 year to match the Hood with fenders and latch points before selecting a factory primed coating for custom paint or a slick gelcoat finish. No matter the material, the Lexus ES350 Hood strikes a good balance between protection, service access, and aesthetics and comes in at an affordable part cost that usually sits near the low hundreds before installation.

Should you need to purchase new auto parts for your vehicle, we strongly suggest you consider the genuine Lexus ES350 Hood available on LexusPartsNow.com. Our OEM Lexus ES350 Hood come with the reassurance of the manufacturer's warranty, a hassle-free return policy, and speedy delivery service, all at affordable prices online. Feel free to shop with confidence!

Lexus ES350 Hood Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install a hood on Lexus ES350?
A:
First, open the hood and cover the fender and cow area with blankets or pads to stop body and paint damage during the hood removal. Pull out any cable or wire that could block your way, and make two marks exactly where the hood hinge attaches. Take off the support struts by pushing outward the clips located at the top end. Have someone hold up the hood while you take out the bolts at its lower corners. Backward installation makes sure the hinges fit exactly where we marked before. To adjust the hood, remove the bolts or nuts and shift the hinge plates into place, remembering that factory bolts align everything automatically but require regular bolts for adjustments. Loosen bolts and measure where the hinges lay, then adjust the hood into proper alignment and tighten bolts again. When you need to, adjust all parts of the hood latch assembly at the radiator support, making sure it fits perfectly against the fenders. Keep track of where you put the mounting bolts for future reference as you move the assembly around. Finish by fixing the hood bumpers on each fender front edge so the hood sits flat when you close it, and spread white lithium-based grease on the hood latch assembly and hinges to stop them from sticking and breaking down.