Hood Hinge Replacement

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Fig 1: Hood Hinge

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement Hood Replacement (ATS-V) . Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Sedan)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Coupe) . Disconnect the hood strut rod from the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Strut Replacement Hood Strut Replacement (ATS-V) . Remove the active hood hinge actuator, if equipped. Refer to Active Hood Hinge Actuator Replacement .
1	Hood Hinge Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Hood Hinge Procedure Adjust the hood and hinge if needed. Refer to Hood Adjustment Hood Adjustment (ATS-V) .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement Hood Replacement (ATS-V) .
Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Sedan)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Coupe) .
Disconnect the hood strut rod from the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Strut Replacement Hood Strut Replacement (ATS-V) .
Remove the active hood hinge actuator, if equipped. Refer to Active Hood Hinge Actuator Replacement .

Hood Hinge Bolt (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Hood Hinge
Procedure
Adjust the hood and hinge if needed. Refer to Hood Adjustment Hood Adjustment (ATS-V) .