Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood (2). Support the hood with the hood support.




2. Remove the following components:

* The hood hinge bolt/screw (4)
* The shim (3)




3. Remove the following components from the hood:

* The hood hinge screws (3)
* The hinge bracket nuts (1)




4. Remove the hood hinge nuts (5) from the lower attachment of the hood hinge (6).
5. Remove the hood hinge (6).
6. Complete the following steps in order to remove the hood hinge mount plate (2), as needed:

1. Remove the wheelhouse panel liner.
2. Pry off the retainers (1) from the plate studs with a flat-bladed tool.
3. Remove the hood hinge mount plate (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Complete the following steps in order to install the hood hinge mount plate (2), as needed:

1. Hold the hood plate (2) in position and press the retainers (1) over the plate studs.
2. Install the wheelhouse panel liner.

2. Install the hood hinge (6).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the hood hinge nuts (5) to the lower attachment of the hood hinge (6).

Tighten the hood hinge nuts (5) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the following components to the hood (2):

* The hood hinge screws (3)

Tighten the hood hinge screws (3) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

* The hinge bracket nuts (1)

Tighten the hinge bracket nuts (1) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the following components to the lower attachment of the hood hinge (6):

* The shim (3)
* The hood hinge bolt/screw (4)

Tighten the hood hinge bolt/screw (4) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

* Remove the hood support from the hood (2).
* Inspect the hood (2) for alignment.