hood brackets

1995 HONDA CIVIC
177,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BRENDAWILLIAMS
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1995 honda civic del sol hinge on hood broke hood wont stay up
Feb 11, 2011 at 4:13 AM
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FIXITMR
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can you replace broken bracket? is it just bolted on? sometimes they are held on by snap ring on a pin under lower winshield area. not the easiest to remove.
Feb 11, 2011 at 6:08 AM
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FIXITMR
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yours looks easy to remove/change according to pics ive seen on net. however it may require a helper to get hood back in place?
Feb 11, 2011 at 6:46 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The hood hinge is held in place by 4 bolts. Removing them would enable you to remove the hinge.
Feb 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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