Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
Hood Hinge Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or
personal injury.
1. Remove the hood. Refer toHood Replacement (See: Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the hood assist rod. Refer toAssist Rod Replacement - Hood (See: Hood Shock / Support/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the hood rear side seals from the hood hinge. Refer toSeal Replacement - Hood Rear Side (See: Hood Weatherstrip/Service and
Repair/Seal Replacement - Hood Rear Side) .
4. Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.
5. Center punch the spot weld.
6. Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill.
7. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.
8. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.
9. Repair the paint on the fender where the door hinge was removed. Refer toAnti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair () in Paint and Coatings.
Installation Procedure
