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 hood latch from the hood latch support. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts from the upper support bracket to the front bumper
fascia. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Remove the bolts from the hood latch support at the upper tie
bar.
- Remove the nut from the hood latch support
at the lower tie bar.
- Remove the hood latch support from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.
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 hood latch support bolts to the upper tie bar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the hood latch support nut to
the lower tie bar.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the bolts to the upper support bracket at the front bumper
fascia. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Install the hood latch to the hood latch support. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
.
- Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Close the hood.