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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 487653 Size: MH
  1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
  2. Install protective covers over the front fenders in order to prevent paint damage.
  3. Mark the position of the following in order to ease in the reassembly process:
    4. • The hood hinges (4) to the hood (1)
    • The hood hinges (4) to the cowl

    Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  4. Remove the 2 bolts (3) that retain each hood hinge (4).
  5. Remove the hood (1) from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts (5) that retain the hood hinge (4).

    7. Notice: Anti-corrosion compounds have been applied to the interior surfaces of some metal panels to provide rust resistance. When servicing these panels in areas on which this material has been disturbed, or when installing new panels, avoid corrosion damage by coating with anti-corrosion compound.

  7. Remove the hood hinge (4) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 487653 Size: MH

    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.

  1. Install the hood hinge (4) to the vehicle by positioning the hinge according to the markings made on the cowl. Secure the hood hinge with the 2 bolts (5).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  2. Install the hood (1) to the hood hinge by positioning the hood according to the markings made on the hood. Secure the hood to each hinge (4) with the 2 retaining bolts (3). Do not completely tighten the bolts.
  3. Adjust the hood to air inlet grille clearance, the hood to headlamp clearance and the hood to front fender clearance. Refer to Body Front End Adjustment Specifications .

    4. Object Number: 487658 Size: SH
  4. Turn the hood front bumpers (1) for vertical alignment.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the hood retaining bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Remove the protective covers from the front fenders.
  6. Lower the hood.