Removal procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Mark the position of the hood latch on the radiator support to aid in alignment during installation.
3. Remove the grille guide.
4. Remove the front bumper. See Section 9O, Bumpers and trims.
5. Remove bolts and hood latch.
6. Disconnect the hood drive cable.
Installation procedure
Note: Direct contact of dissimilar metals can lead to rapid corrosion. Use proper fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Connect the hood drive cable to the latch.
2. Install the hood latch to the location marked during removal.
3. Install the front bumper. See Section 9O, Bumpers and trims.
4. Install the grille guide.
5. Install the hood latch with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the hood latch bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
6. Close the hood.