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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000RAM 2500 VAN V8-5.2L CNG VIN TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKHOODSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Dodge and Ram RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T
Hood: Service and Repair
2000 Dodge and Ram RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN TSECTION Service and Repair
HOOD
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support hood.
2. Disconnect underhood lamp.
3. Remove wire harness from hood.
4. Disengage windshield washer hose.
5. Remove bolts attaching hood to hinge arm (Fig. 2).
6. Separate hood from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position hood and shims on vehicle.
2. Align hood panel bolt holes with the hinge arm holes.
3. Install bolts attaching hood to hinge arm.
4. Attach underhood wire harness to hood.
5. Engage windshield washer hose.
6. Connect underhood lamp.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support hood.
2. Disconnect underhood lamp.
3. Remove wire harness from hood.
4. Disengage windshield washer hose.
Fig. 2:
5. Remove bolts attaching hood to hinge arm (Fig. 2).
6. Separate hood from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position hood and shims on vehicle.
2. Align hood panel bolt holes with the hinge arm holes.
3. Install bolts attaching hood to hinge arm.
4. Attach underhood wire harness to hood.
5. Engage windshield washer hose.
6. Connect underhood lamp.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.