Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007)
Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.
1. Open hood and support the side that requires hinge replacement.
2. Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations using a grease pencil or equivalent, to provide reference marks for installation.
3. Remove support cylinder from the upper hinge (1) .
4. Remove the nuts (2) attaching the hinge (1) to the hood.
5. From inside the engine compartment, remove the two hinge bolts (2).
6. Slide the hinge (1) forward and remove from the fender rail.
