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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Regal (China) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal
  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement
  2. Remove the hood rear side seal. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 363782 Size: SH
  3. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.

    4. Object Number: 363781 Size: SH
  4. Center punch the spot weld

    5. Object Number: 363778 Size: SH
  5. Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill.
  6. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.

Installation Procedure
  1. Repair the hole drilled in the fender. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint and Coatings.

    2. Object Number: 363782 Size: SH
  2. Align the hood hinge to the fender.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the hood hinge to fender bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge to fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the hood rear side seal. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement .
  5. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  6. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment .