RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN 5 HDC (2000)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cowl grille.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the hood.
Fig. 1
3. Remove the fender support bolt. (Fig. 1)
4. Remove the support cylinder. Refer to Hood Shock / Support.
5. Remove the hood nuts.
6. Remove the wheelhouse splash shield.
Fig. 2
7. From inside the fender, remove the two hinge bolts. (Fig. 2)
8. Slide the hinge forward and remove from the fender rail.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the hinge and slide back into position on the fender rail.