The primary hood latch striker is not serviceable separately from the hood. If the hood striker is damaged, the hood must be replaced. The hood striker bolts must be reused, or if damaged replaced with new hood striker bolts. If the hood and/or striker needs to be replaced, refer to Hood Replacement.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Install the fasteners (1) in order to secure the hood striker (2) to the hood.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).