Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

HINGE

REMOVAL

1. Support hood on the side that requires hinge replacement.
2. Mark hinge attachment locations with a grease pencil or other suitable device to aid installation.
3. Remove cowl cover.
4. Remove bolts attaching hood to hinge.
5. Remove bolts attaching hood hinge to load beam inner and remove hinge from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. If necessary, paint new hinge before installation.
2. Place hinge in position on vehicle.
3. Install bolts to attach hood hinge to load beam inner.
4. Install bolts to attach hood to hinge.
5. Align all marks and secure bolts.
6. Tighten bolts to 28 N.m (20 ft.lbs.) torque.
7. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fenders. Shims can be added or removed under hood hinge to achieve proper hood height.
8. Install cowl cover.
9. Verify hood latch operation. Adjust as necessary.