Radiator Support: Service and Repair

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Hood Latch Panel

Removal and Installation

Removal

- NOTE: If the hood latch panel coating is damaged or scratched, it must be repaired using the approved coating. refer to: Specifications.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front bumper.







3. Release the power steering fluid reservoir and position aside.
- Release the clip.

4. Release the washer reservoir filler neck from the coolant tank clip.
5. Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank mounting bolts.







6. Release the coolant expansion tank.
- Lift coolant expansion tank vertically.







7. Remove the radiator securing pegs.







8. Disconnect the hood release cable from the connecting box.







9. NOTE: Note the fitted position.

Release the wiring harness.
- Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
- Release the 9 clips.
- Release the grommet.
- Carefully tie the harness aside.







10. Remove the panel upper fixings.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.







11. Remove the panel lower fixings.
- Remove the 6 Torx bolts.

12. NOTE: Note the fitted position.

With assistance, remove the hood latch panel.







13. Noting the fitted position, remove the 6 spacers.
- Remove the 2 clips.







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

Remove the 2 horn assemblies.
- Remove the 2 air deflectors.
- Remove the 2 Torx bolts.

15. Remove the hood switch.
- Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
- Release the 2 clips.

16. Remove the RH hood latch.
- Release and remove the cable.







17. Remove the LH hood latch.
- Remove the 2 Torx bolts.

Installation

1. Install the horn assemblies.
- Install the air deflectors.
- Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

2. Install the LH hood latch.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

3. Install the RH hood latch.
- Attach the hood release cable.
- Install the hood switch.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

4. Install the spacers.
- Install the clips.

5. NOTE: Align to the position noted on removal.

With assistance, install the hood latch panel.

6. Install the panel fixings.
- Install and tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

7. NOTE: Align to the position noted on removal.

Install the wiring harness.

- Connect and secure the electrical connector.
- Carefully secure the clips.

8. Connect the hood release cable.
9. Install the radiator securing pegs.
10. Install the coolant expansion tank.
- Position the coolant expansion tank, locate the spigot and lug.
- Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

11. Install the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
- Locate in clip.

12. Install the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Position and secure to mounting bracket.

13. Install the front bumper.
14. Open and close the hood to check the hood latch operation.
15. Adjust both of the hood latches.
- Loosen the 4 hood latch Torx bolts.
- Lower the hood and check for alignment.
- Open the hood and tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Check for the correct operation of the hood safety catch.
- If necessary, repeat the above adjustment procedure.

16. Connect the battery ground cable.