Removal Procedure
- Pull out the hood release handle in order to access the screws.
- Remove the screws and the hood release handle from the instrument panel.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in the Preface section.
- Remove the front wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the screws and the splash shield.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the screws and the hood secondary latch.
- Remove the cable from the hood release handle.
- Remove the cable from inside the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the cable from inside the vehicle.
- Install the cable to the hood release handle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the screws and the hood secondary latch.
Tighten
Tighten the hood latch screws to 8 N·m
(71 lb in).
- Install the splash shield with the screws.
Tighten
Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N·m
(13 lb in).
- Install the front wheel.
Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the hood release on the instrument panel with the screws.
Tighten
Tighten the hood release handle screws to 1.5 N·m
(13 lb in).