Hinge, Hood: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace the hood hinges. Hood hinges can be replaced one at a time.
- Position the hood hinge (2) onto the fender rail (1) and slide it rearward to its installed location.
- Install the bolts (4) that secure the hood hinge to the fender rail and tighten to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs.).
- Loosely install the two nuts (2) that secure the hood to the hood hinge.
- Align the hood to the hood hinge using the reference marks made during the Removal procedure and tighten the nuts to 18 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
- Install the support cylinder. Refer to PROP, GAS, INSTALLATION .
- If required, adjust the hood to the correct position. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the cowl grille. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .