Hood Hinge - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace the hood hinges. Hood hinges can be replaced one at a time.

1. Position the hood hinge (2) onto the fender rail (1) and slide it rearward to its installed location.
2. Install the bolts (4) that secure the hood hinge to the fender rail and tighten to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
3. Loosely install the two nuts (2) that secure the hood to the hood hinge.
4. Align the hood to the hood hinge using the reference marks made during the Removal procedure and tighten the nuts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the support cylinder .
6. If required, adjust the hood to the correct position.
7. Install the wheelhouse splash shield Splash Shield - Installation.
8. Install the cowl grille. Cowl Panel Cover - Installation