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(5) With assistance of a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle to support the hood, remove the bottom hood to hinge attaching bolts. Separate the hood from the vehicle.

HOOD INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 2 Hood Assembly

HOOD HINGE REMOVAL (FIG. 3)

(1)Support hood on the side that requires hinge replacement.

(2)Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations with a grease pencil or other suitable device to provide reference marks for installation. 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. Shims can be added or removed under hood hinge to achieve proper hood height.

(3)Remove hood to hinge attaching bolts.

(4)Remove hood hinge to front fender attaching bolts and separate hinge from vehicle.

HOOD HINGE INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation. If necessary, paint new hinge before installation.

HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE CABLE

HOOD LATCH REMOVAL (FIG. 4)

(1)Raise hood top the full up position.

(2)Remove hood latch attaching bolts holding latch to radiator closure panel and separate from vehicle.

Fig. 3 Hood Hinge Assembly

(3) Pry release cable casing attachment from slot receiver on latch, disengage cable end from latch arm hook.

HOOD LATCH INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 4 Hood Latch Assembly