Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGEREMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.
1. Open hood and support the side that requires hinge replacement.
2. Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations using a grease pencil or equivalent, to provide reference marks for installation.
3. Remove support cylinder from the upper hinge (1). Refer to Hood Shock / Support.
4. Remove the nuts (2) attaching the hinge (1) to the hood.
5. From inside the engine compartment, remove the two hinge bolts (2).
6. Slide the hinge (1) forward and remove from the fender rail
INSTALLATION
1. Install the hinge (1), slide back into position on the fender rail and align all marks.
2. From inside the engine compartment, install the two hinge bolts (2).
3. Tighten the rear bolt to 20 N.m (15 ft.lbs.)
4. Tighten the front bolt to 20 N.m (15 ft.lbs.)
5. Install the nuts (2) attaching the hinge (1) to the hood and tighten the nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.)
6. Install support cylinder.
7. Check hood fit and adjust if required. Refer to Vehicle / Specifications / Dimensions.