Hood Latch Support Replacement

Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Loosen the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement).
2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement).




3. Remove the bolts that retain the hood latch support to the radiator support.
4. Remove the hood latch support from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the bolts that retain the hood latch support to the radiator support and tighten bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement).
4. Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement).
5. Inspect the hood for proper alignment.