Hood Hinges And Fittings - Active Hood Hinge, LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See CABIN HVAC - HVAC, FRESH AIR GUTTER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the access panel. See FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - ASSEMBLY, ACCESS PANEL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See EXTERIOR FITTINGS - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM - FRONT LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT - FRUNK ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the LH and RH wiper arms and blades. See ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHERS - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER ARM DR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the LH and RH hood hinge covers. See HOOD HINGES AND FITTINGS - HOOD HINGE COVER LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE
- Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - SHOCK TOWER COVER LH - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
- Remove the cowl screen panel. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - ASSEMBLY, COWL SCREEN, LHD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the wiper motor. See ELECTRICAL - WIPERS AND WASHER - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND MOTOR - WIPER MODULE - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the hood. See HOOD ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Use tape to mark the mounting location of the hinge on the body.WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH hood hinge to the body, and then remove the hinge from the vehicle.NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench