Removal Procedure
Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide
alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal
injury.
- Remove the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement
.
- Remove the hood rear side seal. Refer to
Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement
.
- Remove the hood assist rod. Refer to
Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement
.
- Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.
- Center punch the spot weld.
- Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit.
- Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.
- Remove the hood hinge from the fender.
- Repair the paint on the fender where the hood hinge was removed. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
.
Installation Procedure
Important: Weld on body side is an assembly plant assembly aid only. Weld is not required when installing a replacement hinge.
- Align the hood hinge to the fender.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the hood hinge to fender bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the hood hinge to fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement
.
- Install the hood assist rod. Refer to
Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement
.
- Install the hood rear side seal. Refer to
Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement
.
- Adjust the hood, as required. Refer to
Hood Adjustment
.