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Check the Articles section because there are a couple of articles that give you step by step instructions on how to remove the engine cover.

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Check the Articles section because there are a couple of articles that give you step by step instructions on how to remove the engine cover.

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POST 1Original post

As much as I hate to admit it, I have never opened the engine compartment. When I tried the other day, by simply pulling on one of the corner tabs, it didn’t seem to want to lift. How do I open the engine compartment?

POST 2Original post

Those tabs you pulled on are not attached to the foam cover in any way. They are there as anchor points for the cargo netting. In order to get the foam cover off, you need a wedge or flat head screwdriver to pry up the foam. It bends with little effort so it's pretty easy to remove. The aluminum cover is removed with a 30 torque driver; 5 screws and it's open. Check the Articles section because there are a couple of articles that give you step by step instructions on how to remove the engine cover.

POST 3Original post

Thanks tX, as long as I've been around this site, you would think I would try that first.

POST 4Original post

It's very easy to open, just be a little persistent, the rug + padding/insulation is heavy. If you have the right torx driver (25/27 or 30, I don't remember which I used as I have all), it's a cinch, even for a useless person like me.

POST 5Original post

I haven't opened mine and am not embarressed. I normally like to open the hood and look at things in my engine compartment, but this isn't something one can do by flipping a hood latch. So I haven't.

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