CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-2
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Fig. 2— Removing/Installing Hood Hinge Spring
HOOD ASSEMBLY
H O O D HINGE SPRING REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
For Hinge Spring Replacement, a tool
can be made to dimensions shown in Figure 12
for this purposec
1. Raise and safely support the hood in full open
position.
2. As shown in Figure 2, engage hooked end of tool to
spring, then carefully pull forward to engage or dis
engage spring from hinge assembly.
HOOD HINGE (FIG. 3)
Removal
1. Prop the hood in the extreme open position and place
protective covering over the cowl and fenders.
2. Scribe position of hinge attachment on hood rear
reinforcement and remove two bolts.
3. Remove hood hinge spring as explained in preceding
write-up.
4. Scribe position of hinge attachment on fender assem
bly and remove bolts.
5. Remove hinge.
Installation
1. Install hinge assembly to fender and align within
scribe marks. Install bolts.
2. Install hood hinge spring.
3. Install bolts and align hood. See Hood Alignment in
this section.
H O O D LOCK ASSEMBLY
A bolt-type hood lock is used as shown in Figure 4.
The lock bolt, located on the hood dovetails with the
mounted striker plate, preventing upward or downward
movement of the hood while the vehicle is in motion.
Integral with the striker plate is the combination lock re
lease lever and safety catch.
Replacement
1. Open hood and remove the four bolts holding the
combination lock catch and lock bolt.
NOTE:
If original hood lock assembly is to be
replaced, scribe a line around lock for alignment
on installation.
2. Place hood lock assembly in position.
3. Adjust as outlined under Adjustments.
Adjustment (Fig. 6)
1. Open hood and adjust tightness of lock bolt support so
that they are just “ snug” enough to hold lock bolt in
position.
Fig. 4— Hood Striker and Safety Catch
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