Best way to install '87 520H hood?

[Torino 14]

I was wondering if it was easier to take the pin out with the c-clips or unbolt the hood. It seems the c-clips being so small would be hard to put back on especially with the mule drive on.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,145]

It takes less than a minute to remove the deck belt tensioner, so get that out of your way first.

Disconnect the headlight wire, remove the ground wire (where applicable) remove one E clip from the hinge rod, slide the hinge rod to the side and pull the other E clip, then slide the rod out. Lift hood off tractor.

Install in reverse order.