Hinge, Hood: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Support the hood on the side that requires hinge replacement and disconnect the support cylinder from the upper hinge. Refer to PROP, GAS, REMOVAL .
- Mark the hinge (1) attachment locations at the hood with a grease pencil or other suitable device to aid installation.
- Remove the cowl cover. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolts (2) attaching the hood to the hinge (1).
- Mark the hinge (2) attachment locations at the load beam inner with a grease pencil or other suitable device to aid installation.
- Remove the bolts (1) attaching the hood hinge (2) to the load beam inner and remove the hinge from vehicle.