Fender Rail Hood Hinge Bracket Replacement - Upper

Fender Rail Hood Hinge Bracket Replacement - Upper

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution .




1. Remove all of the related panels and components.
2. Restore as much of the damage as possible to the factory specifications.
3. Note the location and remove the following as necessary:

* The sealers
* The sound deadeners
* The anti-corrosion materials






Important: Drill through the hinge bracket only.

4. Locate, and drill out all of the factory welds for installation of the service part.
5. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the hinge on the body.

Important: Do not damage any of the inner panels or reinforcements.

6. Remove the damaged hood hinge bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. In any area with excessive damage, space the plug weld holes 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.





Important: The new hinge has a dimple at the pivot bolt location.

2. Drill an 8.5 mm (21/64 in) hole for the pivot bolt.
3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.




4. Prepare all of the mating surfaces as necessary.
5. Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
6. Position the hinge bracket.




7. If the original location of the hinge can not be determined, locate the front edge of the hinge (1) 5.0 mm (3/16 in) from the rear edge of the clearance hole in the fender rail (2).




8. Plug weld accordingly.
9. Apply 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds in two locations, as shown.




10. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
11. Apply the following as necessary:

* The sound deadening materials
* An approved anti-corrosion primer
* The sealers and refinish as necessary

12. Install all of the related panels and components.