Hinge, Hood: Installation: Installation
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace the hood hinges. Hood hinges can be replaced one at a time.
- Position the hood hinge (1) onto the hood.
- Align the hood to the hood hinge using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and Install the nuts (3) that secure the hood hinge (1) to the hood. Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Install the bolts (2) that secures the hood hinge (1) to the fender rail.
- Align the hood hinge to the hood and the fender rail using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- If required, adjust the hood to the correct position. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .