Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.


1. Remove the hood. Refer toHood Replacement .
2. Remove the rear hood side seal. Refer toSeal Replacement - Hood Rear Side .
3. Remove the hood assist rod. Refer toAssist Rod Replacement - Hood .




4. Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.




5. Center punch the spot weld




6. Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit.
7. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.
8. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.
9. Repair the paint on the fender where the hood hinge was removed. Refer toAnti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the hood hinge to the fender.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the hood hinge to the fender bolts.

Tighten the hood hinge to fender bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Install the rear hood side seal. Refer toSeal Replacement - Hood Rear Side .
4. Install the hood assist rod. Refer toAssist Rod Replacement - Hood .
5. Install the hood. Refer toHood Replacement .
6. Adjust the hood as required. Refer toHood Adjustment .