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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the hood hinge to the fender.

    3. Object Number: 363782 Size: SH
  3. Remove the hinge to fender bolts.
  4. Remove the hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 363782 Size: SH
  1. Position the hood hinge to the alignment marks on the fender.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the hood hinge to fender bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Align the hood if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment .