Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

HINGE

REMOVAL

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

1. Open hood and support as needed.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the hood and cowl.
3. Remove the two hood nuts.
4. Remove the two cowl bolts and remove hinge.

INSTALLATION

1. Position hinge on vehicle and align reference marks.
2. Install cowl bolts and tighten to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
3. Install hood nuts and tighten to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).
4. Check and adjust hood if necessary.