For 1990-2009 cars only
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 support bracket from the front upper fascia. Refer to Front Upper Fascia Support Bracket Replacement in Bumpers.
- With a grease pencil, mark the position of the hood latch to the center support bracket .
- Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
- Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
- Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
Important: Do not crimp the hood release cable.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hood release cable to the hood latch.
- Align the hood latch to the marks on the center support bracket.
- Install the bolts that secure the hood latch to the center support.
- Install the support bracket to the front upper fascia. Refer to Front Upper Fascia Support Bracket Replacement in Bumpers.
- Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
- Close the hood.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
