Hood Latch Support Replacement

Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle.
3. Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support.
4. Remove the bolts from the upper support bracket to the front bumper fascia.
5. Remove the bolts from the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.




6. Remove the nut from the hood latch support at the lower tie bar.
7. Remove the hood latch support from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the hood latch support bolts to the upper tie bar.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the hood latch support nut to the lower tie bar.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the bolts to the upper support bracket at the front bumper fascia.
5. Install the hood latch to the hood latch support.
6. Install the upper radiator air baffle.
7. Close the hood.