Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1362
(2) Align hinges and shims with installation refer-
ence marks. Tighten hinge nuts to 23 N·m (17 ft-lbs)
torque.
(3) Test latch release cable and latches for proper
operation.
(4) Connect underhood lamp connector.
(5) Inspect hood for proper alignment and adjust
as necessary.
HOOD HINGE
(1) Remove hood from vehicle.
(2) Remove hinge retaining nuts from studs (Fig.
3).
(3) Remove hinge from inner cowl side panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position hinge over studs.
(2) Install hinge retaining nuts on studs. Tighten
retaining nuts to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install hood.
(4) Adjust hood as necessary. If necessary, refer to
adjustment procedure.
HOOD LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove nuts that attach latch to radiator
crossmember support (Fig. 4).
(2) Disconnect latch from the hood release cable.
Remove latch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect latch to latch release cable. Position it
on radiator crossmember support.
(2) Install nuts. Tighten nuts to 11 N·m (8 ft-lbs)
torque.
(3) Test operation of latch release cable and latch.
HOOD LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts attaching striker to hood.
(2) Remove striker from hood.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position striker on hood.
(2) Install bolts. Tighten bolts to 11 N·m (8 ft-lbs)
torque.
(3) Test striker/hood alignment by opening and
closing hood several times. Adjust striker, if neces-
sary.
HOOD RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect cable from hood latch.
(2) Disconnect cable from retaining clips.
(3) Remove left cowl side (kick) trim panel.
(4) Remove cable bracket attaching screws from
cowl side panel (Fig. 5).
(5) Pull cable through dash panel and remove it
from under instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert replacement cable end through hole in
dash panel into engine compartment.
(2) Pull cable forward and seat grommet in dash
panel.
Fig. 4 Hood Striker and Release Cable
Fig. 5 Hood Release Cable
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)