Body & Frame: Windows: Body: Hood: Hinge: Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Hinge And Bolts

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1. Install the hinge (1), slide back into position on the fender rail and align all marks.
2. From inside the engine compartment, install the two hinge bolts (2).
3. Tighten the rear bolt to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.)
4. Tighten the front bolt to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.)
   Fig 2: Identifying Hood Hinge & Nuts

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5. Install the nuts (2) attaching the hinge (1) to the hood and tighten the nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.)
6. Install support cylinder (Refer to BODY/HOOD/SUPPORT CYLINDER/INSTALLATION ).
7. Check hood fit and adjust if required. (Refer to BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH/SPECIFICATIONS )