XJ (X351) V8-5.0L SC (2010)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
Hood Hinge
Removal
1. The hood hinge is a category B repair.
2.
NOTE:
The hood hinge is manufactured from mild steel.
The hood hinge is serviced as a separate bolt-on panel.
3.
NOTE:
The hood hinges deform during the pedestrian protection system deployment process and will need to be installed.
The hood hinge is replaced in conjunction with:
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Hood
4.
WARNING: The hood hinge and its associated components form part of the pedestrian protection system, it is essential that any repair or
replacement operations do not affect the safe working of the system.
For additional information relating to the pedestrian safety system please see the following:For additional information, refer to Pedestrian
Protection System
5. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to Health and Safety
Precautions
For additional information, refer to Body Repairs
For additional information, refer to Corrosion Protection
For additional information, refer to Body and Frame
6. Remove the hood. For additional information, refer to Hood
7. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect
8. Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to Windshield Wiper Motor
9. Remove the pedestrian protection hood actuator. For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH
For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator RH