HINGE
REMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace the hood hinges. Hood hinges can be replaced one at a time.
1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hood hinge on the hood and body for the hinge being serviced.
2. Support the hood and disconnect the support cylinder (2) from the hood (Refer to 23 - BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the bolts (3) that secure the hood hinge (1) to the hood (2).
4. Remove the bolt that secures the hood hinge (1) to the front fender.
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 (1) onto the hood (2).
2. Align the hood to the hood hinge using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and Install the bolts (3) that secure the hood hinge to the hood (2). Tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the bolts (2) that secures the hood hinge (1) to the fender rail.
4. Align the hood hinge to the hood and the fender rail using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (9 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the support cylinder (4) (Refer to 23 - BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER - INSTALLATION).
6. If required, adjust the hood to the correct position (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS).