Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
Hood Hinge - Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.
1. Open hood and support the side that requires hinge replacement.
2. Remove the cowl grille. See: Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Cowl Panel Cover - Removal
3. Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations using a grease pencil or equivalent, to provide reference marks for installation.
4. Remove the fender support bolt.
5. Remove the plastic rivets and remove the wheelhouse splash shield. See: Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Description and Operation
6. Remove the nuts attaching the hinge to the hood.
7. From inside the fender, remove the two hinge bolts (1).
8. Slide the hinge (2) forward and remove from the fender rail.
