Warning:  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.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the hood open assist spring. Refer to Hood Open Assist Spring Replacement.

1

Hood Upper Hinge Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

2

Hood Upper Hinge

3

Hood Lower Hinge Welds

Warning: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Procedure

Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note weld are only for factory processing purposes. The replacement hinge does not need to be welded, just bolted on.

4

Hood Lower Hinge Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

5

Hood Lower Hinge