Hood Hinge: Service and Repair

Hood Hinge Replacement

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.

1. Remove the hood.
2. Remove the rear hood side seal.
3. Remove the hood assist rod.




4. Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.




5. Center punch the spot weld




6. Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit.
7. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.
8. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.
9. Repair the paint on the fender where the hood hinge was removed.

Installation Procedure

Important: Weld on body side is an assembly plant assembly aid only. Weld is not required when installing a replacement hinge.




1. Install the hood hinge to the fender.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the hood hinge to the fender bolts.

Tighten the hood hinge to fender bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the rear hood side seal.
4. Install the hood assist rod.
5. Install the hood.
6. Adjust the hood as required.