RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace the hood hinges. Hood hinges can be replaced one at a time.
1. Position the hood hinge (2) onto the fender rail (1) and slide it rearward to its installed location.
2. Install the bolts (3) that secure the hood hinge to the fender rail. Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the bolt (2) that secures the front fender (1) to the hood hinge (3). Tighten the bolt to 12.5 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
4. Loosely install the two nuts that secure the hood to the hood hinge.
5. Align the hood to the hood hinge using the reference marks made during the Removal procedure and tighten the nuts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the support cylinder.
7. If required, adjust the hood to the correct position.
8. Install the wheelhouse splash shield.
9. Install the cowl grille.