Section 540 (Body - Interior & Exterior): Hood: Hinge: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Hinge

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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 (1) onto the hood (2).
Align the hood to the hood hinge using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and Install the bolts (3) that secure the hood hinge to the hood (2). Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Hinge Components
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Install the bolts (2) that secures the hood hinge (1) to the fender rail. Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
Align the hood to the hood hinge using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
Install the support cylinder (4) (Refer to BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER - INSTALLATION) .
If required, adjust the hood to the correct position (Refer to BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS) .