LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Buick >> 2007 >> Allure CX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 2 (Bolted Exterior Body Panels And Closures) >> Repair Instructions >> Hood Hinge Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear hood side seal. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement .
  3. Remove the hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Hinge Bolts
    GM363782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.
    5. Fig 2: Center Punching Hood Hinge Spot Weld
    GM363781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Center punch the spot weld
    6. Fig 3: Drilling Hood Hinge Spot Weld
    GM363778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit.
  7. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.
  8. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.
  9. Repair the paint on the fender where the hood hinge was removed. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals