Removal Procedure
Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide
alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal
injury.
- Open and support the hood.
- Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.
- Remove the hood latch bolts.
- Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
- Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
- Install the hood latch bolts.
- Tighten the hood latch bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Slowly close the hood and check latch operation.
- Open the hood.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Close the hood.