Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the following components:

* The wiper arm nut cap
* The windshield wiper arm nut

3. Remove the windshield wiper arms from the windshield wiper transmission.
4. Remove the following components:

* The rear hood seal
* The retainers that retain the air inlet grille panel
* The air inlet grille panel (1)

5. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* The 2 bolts
* The hood hinge

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Anti-Corrosion Materials Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the hood hinge (3) to the vehicle. Secure the hinge with the 2 bolts.

Tighten the hood hinge bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).

2. Install the air inlet grille panel (1) to the vehicle. Secure the panel with the retainers.
3. Install the rear hood seal to the vehicle. Secure the seal with the retainers.
4. Install the windshield wiper arms to the windshield wiper transmission. Secure each arm with 1 nut.

Tighten the windshield wiper arm nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

5. Install the wiper arm nut caps to the wiper arms.
6. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).