Magnum SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN 3 (2006)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGE
REMOVAL
1. Open and support the hood (2) with a suitable prop or block.
2. If the vehicle is so equipped, disconnect the upper end of the gas support cylinder from the upper bracket of the hood hinge (3).
3. Mark the location of the hood hinge upper bracket on the hood (2) inner panel to aid reinstallation.
4. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the hinge to the hood.
5. Mark the hinge lower bracket location on the inside of the front fender ledge (5) to aid reinstallation.
6. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the hinge to the fender.
7. Remove the hood hinge from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower bracket of the hood hinge (3) to the inside of the front fender ledge (5) on the vehicle.
2. Install and tighten the two screws (4) that secure the hinge to the fender. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
3. Position the hood panel (2) to the upper hinge bracket on the vehicle.
4. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the hinge to the hood. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
5. If the vehicle is so equipped, reinstall the upper end of the gas support cylinder to the upper hinge bracket.
6. Remove the fixture being used to support the hood for service and close the hood.
7. Adjust the hood hinge position as necessary to achieve proper spacing and operation.
