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HOOD

HINGE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HOOD
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the cowl panel and screen. (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE AND SCREEN -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the hinge to the
cowl.
(4) Using a wax pencil, mark the position of the
hinge on the hood for installation alignment refer-
ence.
(5) Remove the screws attaching the hinge to the
hood (Fig. 1).
(6) Separate the hinge from the hood.
INSTALLATION
(1) Prepare and paint the replacement hinge to
match the body paint color.
(2) Align the hinge with the installation reference
marks on the hood
(3) Install the screws attaching the hinge to the
hood and cowl and tighten the to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the
cowl.
(5) Install the cowl panel and screen. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE AND SCREEN -
INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-
LATION)
HOOD
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ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
HOOD SAFETY LATCH
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
INSTALLATION
HOOD
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the hood.
ARMS - (2) Disconnect the underhood lamp wire harness
connector.
(3) Disconnect the windshield washer nozzles.
(4) Disconnect the ground strap.
(5) Mark the position of the hinges on the hood for
installation alignment reference.
(6) Remove the screws attaching the hood to the
hinge and remove the hood (Fig. 1).
(7) If the hood must be replaced, remove and
transfer
bumpers, brackets, footman loop, hood lamp, support
rod, and safety latch to the replacement hood (Fig.
1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the hood on the vehicle and install the
screws attaching the hinge to the hood.
(2) Align the hinges with the installation reference
marks on the hood and tighten the hinge screws to
24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the underhood lamp wire harness con-
nector.
(4) Connect the windshield washer nozzles.
(5) Connect the ground strap.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
The hood hinge screw holes are oversized to facili-
tate hood adjustment movement.
(1) Loosen the screws.
(2) Move the hood in the direction(s) required for
correct alignment.
(3) Tighten the screws.
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hinges, latches,