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

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 Support Cylinder

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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.

Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hood hinge on the hood for the hinge being serviced.
Support the hood and disconnect the support cylinder (2) from the hood (Refer to BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Hinge
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Remove the bolts (3) that secure to the hood hinge (1) to the hood (2).
Remove the bolt that secures the hood hinge (1) to the front fender.