Hood System: Hinge: Installation
- If necessary, paint new hinge before installation.
- Place hinge in position on vehicle.
- Install bolts attaching hood hinge to vertical wall of load beam.
- Install bolts attaching hood to hinge. When installing hood hinge, align all marks and secure bolts. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fenders. Hinge can be adjusted up or down by hinge to body attaching bolts to achieve proper hood height.
- Align all marks and tighten bolts to 22.6 to 33.9 N.m (200 to 300 in.lbs.) torque. The hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fenders.
- Place gas prop in position on vehicle.
- Install the lock cap on the gas prop.
- Install wiper motor assembly. (Refer to WIPER MOTOR )
- Remove support from under hood and verify hood operation.