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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood insulator. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  3. Disconnect the underhood lamp connector.

    4. 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.

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

  4. With a helper holding the hood open, remove the hood assist rods. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .

    5. [Check specific vehicle for usage of CAUTION- SIO 213928]


    Object Number: 105291 Size: SH
  5. Remove the hood hinge pivot bolts (2) retaining the upper hood hinge (3) to the lower hood hinge (5).

    6. Notice: When the hood is removed from the vehicle, do not stand the hood on the rear corners. Damage to the paint and sheet metal may occur.

  6. Remove the hood (1) from the body, with the aid of a helper.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105291 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood (1) to the body, with the aid of a helper.

    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) that retain the upper hood hinge (3) to the lower hood hinge (5).

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

  3. Install the hood assist rods. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  4. Connect the underhood lamp connector.
  5. Install the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
  6. Adjust the hood if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  7. Using body color paint, touch up any exposed or unpainted surface after the hood is installed. Refer to [ADD LINK- SPO LABEL)
  8. Remove the tape and clean any tape residue from the hood and the fenders.
  9. Close the hood.