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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1252065  Size: SH
  1. Pull out the hood release handle in order to access the screws.
  2. Remove the screws and the hood release handle from the instrument panel.

  3. Object Number: 1252066  Size: SH
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  5. Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove the screws and the splash shield.

  8. Object Number: 1252064  Size: SH
  9. Open the hood.
  10. Remove the screws and the hood secondary latch.

  11. Object Number: 1252068  Size: SH
  12. Remove the cable from the hood release handle.
  13. Remove the cable from inside the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1252068  Size: SH
  1. Install the cable from inside the vehicle.
  2. Install the cable to the hood release handle.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1252064  Size: SH
  4. Install the screws and the hood secondary latch.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1252066  Size: SH
  6. Install the splash shield with the screws.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 1252065  Size: SH
  8. Install the front wheel.
  9. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the hood release on the instrument panel with the screws.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the hood release handle screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).