XJ-6 (X300) L6-4.0L (AJ16) (1996)
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Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
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Disconnect vehicle battery ground lead.
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Open hood and fit fender protectors.
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Remove radiator grille.
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12 cylinder only:
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Remove fan cowl to top panel clips and move the cowl assembly clear.
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Move water bleed pipe from top panel clips.
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Release fixings and remove radiator top mounting panel.
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Remove hinge securing nuts RH or LH (ground lead on the left hand side).
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Remove hinge.
CAUTION: Ensure that the hood cover is adequately supported and that paint damage cannot occur.
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Remove hinge bolts RH or LH, noting the position of the ground lead on the left hand side.
Refit in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Ensure that the hood is fully aligned before tightening the fixings to specified torque settings.
