Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the bolts from the center support bracket at the front
bumper fascia.
- Remove the center support bracket from the hood latch center support.
Installation Procedure
- Align the center support bracket to the
hood latch center support and to the upper support.
- Install the bolts to the hood latch center support and hand tighten.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support.
Tighten
- Tighten the bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Tighten the bolts to the hood latch center support to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Close the hood.