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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2009 🢒 Ascender - 4WD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Upper Fender Rail Hood Hinge Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 741851 Size: SH
  1. Remove all of the related panels and components.
  2. Restore as much of the damage as possible to the factory specifications.
  3. Note the location and remove the following as necessary:
    4. • The sealers
    • The sound deadeners
    • The anti-corrosion materials

    Object Number: 741852 Size: SH

    Note: Drill through the hinge bracket only.

  4. Locate, and drill out all of the factory welds for installation of the service part.

    5. Object Number: 741853 Size: SH

    Note: Do not damage any of the inner panels or reinforcements.

  5. Remove the damaged hood hinge bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 741947 Size: SH

    Note: In any area with excessive damage, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in) apart.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.

    2. Object Number: 741854 Size: SH
  2. Prepare all of the mating surfaces as necessary.
  3. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  4. Position the hinge bracket.

    5. Object Number: 741857 Size: SH
  5. Plug weld accordingly.

    6. Object Number: 741856 Size: SH
  6. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
  7. Apply the following as necessary:
    8. •  The sound deadening materials
    • An approved anti-corrosion primer
    • The sealers and refinish as necessary
  8. Install all of the related panels and components.