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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the location of the upper and/or lower hood hinge on the underside of the hood and on the fender to aid in the adjustment of the upper and/or lower hood hinge after installation.
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 105172 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the upper hood hinge (3) to the hood (1).
  5. Remove the upper hood hinge (3) from the hood (1).

    6. Object Number: 105288 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the lower hood hinge (3) to the body.
  7. Remove the lower hood hinge (3) from the body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105288 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower hood hinge (3) to the body.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts (2) to retain the lower hood hinge (3) to the body.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (2) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 105172 Size: SH
  3. Install the upper hood hinge (3) to the hood (1).
  4. Install the bolts (2) to retain the upper hood hinge (3) to the hood (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the hood.
  6. Close the hood.