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 to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the hood rear side seals from the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement (Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement).




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.
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 to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair ().

Installation Procedure

Important: Weld on body side is an assembly plant assembly aid only. Weld is not required when installing a replacement hinge.


1. Align the hood hinge to the fender.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the hood hinge to fender bolts.

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

3. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the hood rear side seal to the hood. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement (Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement).
6. Adjust the hood, as required. Refer to Hood Adjustment (Adjustments).