OEM Chrysler Aspen Hood Hinge

Chrysler Aspen Hood Hinge Parts and Q&A

• Hinge, Front Driver Side
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  Q: How to Replace Hood Hinges Without Removing the Hood on Chrysler Aspen?

  A:

  You don't need to lift the hood up to change out your hood hinges; each hinge can be taken off and replaced separately. Initially, open the hood and prop up the side of the hatch that needs a hinge to be installed. After that, remove the cowl grille and mark each location of the bolts and hinges with a grease pencil for easier guidance during installation. Now, take the fender support bolt out and then remove the plastic rivets under the wheelhouse to get rid of the splash shield. Afterward, take out the nuts holding the hinge to the hood. Within the fender, get the two hinge bolts out. After that, pull the hinge toward the front of the car and remove it from the fender rail.
• Hinge, Front Passenger Side
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  Q: How to Install a Hood Hinge on Chrysler Aspen?

  A:

  First place the hood hinge in its spot on the fender rail and be sure all the marks are lined up. Once the holes are clear, use two hinge bolts to fit the fender in place and tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) each. Following that, set the nuts holding the hinge to the hood and fasten them at 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.). Place the fender support bolt and tighten it to a torque of 8 Nm (75 in. lbs.). Following this, add the cowl grille and wheelhouse splash shield and connect it with rivets. The last step is to adjust the hood fit if it does not look right.