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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Mark the position of the hinge to the upper fender rail with a grease pencil in order to aid in the alignment when the hood hinge is reinstalled.

    3. Object Number: 740497 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts from the hood hinge at the upper fender rail.
  4. Remove the hood hinge from the upper fender rail.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 740497 Size: SH
  1. Position the hood hinge to the marks on the upper fender rail.

    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 bolts to the hood hinge at the upper fender rail.

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

  3. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .