Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

HINGE

REMOVAL

1. Support hood on the side that requires hinge replacement.
2. Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations with a grease pencil or other suitable device to provide reference marks for installation. When installing hood hinge, align all marks and secure bolts. 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.

Fig. 1:

3. Remove bolts holding hood to hinge (Fig. 1).
4. Remove bolts holding hood hinge to load beam flange and separate hinge from vehicle. If necessary, paint new hinge before installation.

INSTALLATION

1. If necessary, paint new hinge before installation.
2. Place hinge in position on vehicle.
3. Install bolts to hold hood hinge to front fender flange.
4. Install bolts to hold hood to hinge.
5. Align all marks and secure bolts. 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.
6. Remove support from under hood and verify hood operation.