Is Toyota Hood Seal Missing?
If you pop the hood on a 2020 Corolla and don’t see a hood seal on the radiator support, don’t assume that it was a factory mistake.
Some grades (D, L and LE) of Japan-built non-HV Corollas no longer have a hood seal.
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Mike Mavrigian
Motor Age Editor
Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.