2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

HOOD

REMOVAL

  1. Raise hood.

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  2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark location of hood hinges (1) on hood (3) to aid installation.

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  3. Remove bolts (2) attaching hinges to hood.

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  4. With the aid of a helper, remove hood (3) from vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

NOTE:

The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label(s) must be in place for the life of the vehicle. When replacing the component in which the VECI label is adhered, a new VECI label must also be adhered to the new component.

  1. Position hood (3) on hinges (1).

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  2. Install bolts (2) finger-tight.

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  3. Align hinges with installation reference marks made previously and tighten bolts to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.).

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  4. If required, adjust the hood to the correct position (Refer to 23 - Body/Body Structure/Gap and Flush - Specifications) .

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