GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Using a wax pencil, scribe the location of the hood hinge on the hood.
  3. Apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  4. Object Number: 1229592  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.
  6. Remove the fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement.
  7. Remove the bolts (1) that secure the hinge to the motor compartment.
  8. Remove the hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the hinge to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1229592  Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts (1) in order to secure the hinge to the motor compartment.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.
  6. Install the fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement.
  7. Close the hood and inspect for fit.
  8. Adjust the hood as necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment.
  9. Remove the tape from the panel and adjacent surfaces.