Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet panel grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).

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.

2. Raise and support the hood.




3. Remove the hinge to fender nut.
4. Remove the hinge to fender bolt.
5. Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the hinge to hood.
6. Remove the hinge to hood bolts.




7. Remove the hinge from the hood.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hinge to the hood with the aid of an assistant.
2. Align the new hinge according to the marks made before the old hinge was removed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the hood to hinge bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft.).




4. Install the hinge to fender nut.
5. Install the hinge to fender bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft.).

6. Lower the hood.
7. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).