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Section 23 (Body - Interior & Exterior): Hood: Hinge: Installation

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Fig 1: Hinge
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  1. Position the lower bracket of the hood hinge (3) to the inside of the front fender ledge (5) on the vehicle.
  2. Install and tighten the two screws (4) that secure the hinge to the fender. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
  3. Position the hood panel (2) to the upper hinge bracket on the vehicle.
  4. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the hinge to the hood. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
  5. If the vehicle is so equipped, reinstall the upper end of the gas support cylinder to the upper hinge bracket. (Refer to BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER - INSTALLATION) .
  6. Remove the fixture being used to support the hood for service and close the hood.
  7. Adjust the hood hinge position as necessary to achieve proper spacing and operation.
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