Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Hood Hinge: Customer Interest
Hood - Rattles At Corners
BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB01-11-S007
ISSUE DATE:
AUGUST 2001
GROUP:
BODY
HOMBRE HOOD RATTLE
(Install Spring Washer)
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1997 - 2000 Hombre (TH) pickup
SERVICE INFORMATION
Condition:
Some customers may comment on a rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the hood hinge areas. This noise may
often be mistaken for a loose shock absorber. The rattle may be heard when driving over rough roads and is most noticeable when the road surface
creates a side-to-side vehicle motion.
Possible Cause:
Excessive clearance at the hood hinge attaching bolt may cause this condition. The excessive clearance allows the hood hinge to make metal contact with
the hood hinge bracket which produces a rattling noise.
Correction:
Install a new hood hinge washer using the procedure described in the bulletin.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Park and secure the vehicle.
2.
Open and support the hood.
3.
Remove the bolt securing the air inlet grille panel to remove the air inlet grille panel. (Figure 1)
