Hood Latch Panel

Hood Latch Panel

Service Repair No - 76.16.22

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the radiator grille.
3. Remove both headlamps.
4. Release the hood latch.
^ Remove the 3 Torx screws.
^ Repeat the above procedure for the remaining latch.







5. Release the headlamp support panel.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
^ Repeat the above procedure for the remaining panel.







6. Disconnect the hood release cable from the connecting box.
^ Release the 2 clips.
^ Open the cover.







7. Release the radiator assembly.
^ Remove the 2 screws.







8. Remove the hood latch panel.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
^ Release the clip.







9. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the hood latches.
^ Remove the 3 screws.
^ Remove the cover.







10. Remove the headlamp bracket.
^ Open the 2 screw covers.
^ Remove the 2 screws.
^ Repeat the above procedure for the remaining bracket.







11. Remove the hood safety catch striker plate.
^ Release the 2 clips.







Installation

1. Install the hood safety catch striker plate.
^ Secure with the clips.

2. Install the headlamp brackets.
^ Tighten the screws.
^ Close the covers.

3. Install the hood latches.
^ Install the cover.
^ Tighten the screws.

4. Install the hood latch panel.
^ Align the hood latch panel.
^ Secure the clip.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

5. Secure the radiator assembly.
^ Install the screws.

6. Attach the hood release cable.
^ Close the cover.
^ Secure with the clips.

7. Secure the headlamp support panels.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

8. Secure the hood latches.
^ Check the striker-to-latch alignment, adjust if required.
^ Tighten the Torx screws to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

9. Install the headlamps.
10. Install the radiator grille.
11. Connect the battery ground cable.