I would not remove the hood. Aligning the hinges can be baffleling to a person not experienced with that task. I would lay an old blanket over the engine compartment and take a plastic ice scraper and scrape off the old pad, then take the adhesive recommended and spray both surfaces and very carefully apply the pad. Start in the center and work your way out. It is contact cement so heavy contact is not essential for good grip.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.