Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Using a wax pencil, mark the location of the upper and lower hood hinge on the underside of the hood and on the front structure.
3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Remove the bolts (2) securing the lower hood hinge (1) to the front structure.
5. Remove the hood hinge (1) from the front structure.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood hinge (1) to the front structure.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the bolts (2) securing the lower hood hinge (1) to the front structure and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Install the hood to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).