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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  3. Remove the night vision camera assembly (if equipped). Refer to [ADD LINK] in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console. [VEHICLE SPECIFIC]
  4. Remove the hood latch. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  5. Remove the outside air temperature sensor. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  6. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Bumpers. [CHECK NECESSITY]

    7. Object Number: 457378 Size: SH
  7. Remove the lower fasteners (2) and the upper bolts (2) securing the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.
  8. Remove the hood latch support (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 457378 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the fasteners (2) in order to retain the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the retainer fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb. in.).

  3. Install the hood latch. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  4. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  5. Install the front bumper impact bar. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Bumpers.
  6. Install the outside air temperature sensor. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  7. Install the night vision camera assembly (if equipped). Refer to [ADD LINK] in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console. [VEHICLE SPECIFIC]
  8. Close the hood.