12-1 HOOD ASSEMBLY

The hood hinges and alignment procedure have been changed in 1956. The new spring and linkage require the following service changes.

Removal of Hood Assembly

  1. Support hood in extreme up position, preferably by chain fall if available.
  2. Remove hood springs with remover and installer J-6325 by performing the following steps. See figure 12-1.
    1956 Buick Removal of Hood Springs

    1956 Buick Removal of Hood Springs

Step A. Insert Remover and Installer J-6325 through loop in forward end of spring with bend of tool approximately one inch from loop. Pivot tool on hinge. Apply force as indicated by arrow, unseating spring from groove and move tool into groove. See figure 12-1 Step A.

Step B. Apply force as indicated by arrow and remove spring. See figure 12-1 Step B.

  1. Remove 4 hood hinge-to-body bolts (2 each side).
  2. Lift hood assembly from chassis.

Installation of Hood Assembly

  1. Replace 4 hood hinge-to-body bolts (2 each side).

NOTE: No adjustment possible or necessary when R&R hood assembly.

  1. Replace hood springs by inserting tool J-6325 through loop in forward end of spring. Pivot tool on hinge and apply force as indicated by arrow and loop spring into groove. See figure 12-2.