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RX-8 Carbon fiber hood Install Guide
Your RX-8
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Carbon look, less weight
Hard$700–$1,4002–3 hrs
Why do it
A carbon hood changes the look of the car and cuts weight up front.
Tools you'll need
- Socket set
- A helper
- Painter's tape
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- Seibon OEM-style carbon hood HD0405MZRX8-OE Listed for these years.Fits 2004–2011
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Before you start
- You need a helper. A hood is awkward to lift alone.
- Mark the hinge positions with tape before you unbolt the old hood.
Steps
Swap the hood
- Move the latch parts, unbolt the old hood and bolt on the new one.
How to know it worked
- Hood lines up with the fenders.
- Latch closes and holds.
- Hood pins or latch checked before you drive.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.