Hood Hinge Rattle (Install Spring Washer)

This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-63-001A (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).

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.

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.

Important: For additional information, see the Body Front End subsection of the Body and Accessories Section of the appropriate Service Manual.

1. Remove the hood hinge attaching bolt (1).
2. Install a spring washer (2) on the bolt as shown in above illustration.
3. Install the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: