Hood Latch Support Replacement

Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open and support the hood.
2. Remove the grille.
3. Remove the primary latch assembly.




4. Remove the bolts that retain the primary hood latch support bracket to the radiator support.
5. Remove the primary hood latch support from the vehicle.




6. Mark the position of the nuts that retain the latch mounting bracket to the support bracket.
7. Remove the primary latch mounting bracket from the support bracket bolts.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the bolts that retain the primary latch mounting bracket to the support bracket.

Tighten the primary latch mounting bracket to the support bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




2. Install the primary latch support bracket to the vehicle.
3. Install the bolts that retain the primary latch support bracket to the radiator support.

Tighten the primary latch support bracket to the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the primary hood latch assembly.
5. Install the radiator grille.
6. Close the hood.