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Hood Hinge: Customer Interest
Rattle From Hood Hinge

Division:

Automotive

Category:

Technical

TSB No. TS 1-06 11080

Section Title:

Body and Frame

SUBJECT:

HOOD HINGE RATTLE

MODEL:

SAMURAI

YEAR:

ALL

CONDITION:

Rattling noise in the upper dash/cowl area while driving on rough roads.

If the hood is closed with a folded shop towel placed under the hood hinge the rattling noise goes away.
CAUTION:

DO NOT damage the hood or cowl panel with too great of a towel thickness.

CAUSE:

Excessive play between the hood hinge pin and hinge bracket (see Illustration).

CORRECTION:

Use a center punch to tighten the hinge from the botton side (see Illustration). Lubricate the hinge with a paint-safe lubricant and touch up the punch
marks.

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