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HOOD INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 2 Hood Assembly Remove or InstallÐTypical

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 to the full up position.

(2)Remove radiator closure panel sight shield.

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

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

Fig. 3 Hood Hinge AssemblyÐTypical

HOOD LATCH INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 4 Hood Latch AssemblyÐTypical

HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL (FIG. 5)

(1)Raise hood to the full up position.

(2)Remove push-in fasteners holding sight shield to radiator closure panel and separate cover from vehicle.

(3)Disconnect hood release cable casing and cable end from hood latch assembly. Refer to Hood Latch Removal procedure in this section.