Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. If necessary, paint new hinge before installation.
2. Place body half of hood hinge in position on vehicle.
3. Install bolts attaching hood hinge to front fender flange. Tighten bolts to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install pivot bolt to the body half of hood hinge. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install Front Wiper Unit.
6. 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. Tighten bolts to 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.) torque. Close
hood.