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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. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1252066  Size: SH
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Remove the screws and the splash shield.

  7. Object Number: 1719808  Size: SH
  8. Open the hood.
  9. Remove the screws and the hood secondary latch.

  10. Object Number: 1719812  Size: SH
  11. Remove the cable from the hood release handle.
  12. Remove the cable from inside the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1719812  Size: SH
  1. Install the cable from inside the vehicle.
  2. Install the cable to the hood release handle.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1719808  Size: SH
  4. Install the screws and the hood secondary latch and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

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

  7. Object Number: 1252065  Size: SH
  8. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the hood release on the instrument panel with the screws and tighten to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).