A hood pad swap is very easy, but it's best to do it with 2 people. The hood pad needs to go under the hinge mounts, though most of it can be installed with the hood mounted. The way I installed mine was to have one person support the hood, while a second person undid the hinge mounting bolts on one side, quickly snug the pad in place, then repeat for the other side. All in all, I think it took about 30 minutes.
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