Hoods for Lexus GS300

Hoods for Lexus GS300

A vehicle’s hood is the hinged enclosure found over the engine bay. This cover is connected to a release mechanism, which can be in the door frame, attached to the steering wheel, or beside the driver’s seat, depending on the car model. Replacing the hood of your Lexus GS300 can help restore the appearance and could improve your vehicle’s performance.

When fitting a new hood panel on your Lexus GS, hood struts are some of the required accessories. A hood strut assembly is a piston designed to hold up the hood panel after opening it. Hood struts are constructed from a sturdy material, so they are strong enough to hold up heavy panels. A hood strut that gets knocked off or wobbles when supporting the hood is due for replacement.

Hood scoops are additional parts you can add to your Lexus GS300 when replacing or upgrading the hood. A hood scoop is a raised section on the top of the vehicle that leaves a vent. Some cars have scoops for aesthetics. Scoops can also help improve the cold air intake in your Lexus. Cooler air provides more density and thus, more power for the transmission. Scoops aid in air circulation, which facilitates the combustion process. A scoop has to be strategically located on the hood of your Toyota Lexus to be able to allow cold air to enter from the surroundings. High-performance rides are equipped with hood scoops to counter the high temperatures generated by the engine. Scoops for your Lexus GS300 are available in several types including:

• Cowl induction
• Naca duct
• Raised scoop
• Shaker scoops
• Manual or vacuum-operated

The functioning of hood latches is similar for all vehicles, but each one is designed for an individual vehicle model. It starts with the release handle, which is on the driver’s side of your Lexus, at the corner of the dashboard. A cable attaches to the release handle and runs from the dashboard to the front of your Lexus GS. Another latch connects to the second end of the cable. The cable in the opening mechanism moves back and forth under the hood to facilitate pull and release actions.

Pulling the door release lever of your Lexus GS300 provides enough tension to activate this secondary latch and as it moves away from its position, the hood pops and releases a few inches. For the hood to open all the way, you have to release the safety latch, which still holds the hood down. Cars are equipped with the safety latch in case the handle is accidentally released from the passenger side. The release handle of your Lexus is likely made of plastic and the cable is coated with a lining to prevent corrosion.