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 to Hood Replacement .
2. Remove the hood strut support. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .



3. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.



4. Center punch and drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill.



5. Drill out the spot weld.
6. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.

1. Install the hood hinge to the fender.
2. Install the hood hinge to fender bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the hood hinge to fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
4. Install the hood strut support. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
5. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment .