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. Refer to Hood Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
2. Remove the hood rear side seal. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement (Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement).
3. Remove the hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
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.
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 door hinge was removed. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair () in Paint and Coatings.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the hood hinge to the fender.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the hood hinge to fender bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
4. Install the hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the hood rear side seal. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement (Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement).
6. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment (Adjustments).