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. Raise and support hood.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark position of hinge (1).
3. Remove hood support cylinder (4). (Refer to 23 - BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER - REMOVAL)
4. Remove bolts (3) attaching hinge (1) to body.
5. Remove bolts (1) attaching hinge (2) to hood.
6. Separate hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position hinge (2) on vehicle and align reference marks.
2. Install the bolts (1) attaching hinge to hood and tighten to 12 N·m (9 ft. lbs.).
3. Install bolts (3) attaching hinge to body and tighten to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Install hood hinge support cylinder (4). (Refer to 23 - BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER - INSTALLATION)