Hood Latch Support Replacement

Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:

* Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.

* Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.

* Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.

* Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Remove the hood close out filler panel.
2. Remove the hood latch cover.
3. Remove the hood latch.
4. Disable the air bag sensor. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1




5. Remove the lower bolts (4) from the lower hood latch support.
6. Remove the upper bolts (2) from the hood latch support.
7. Remove the hood latch support (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the hood latch support (1) in the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the lower bolts (4) to the hood latch support.

Tighten the hood latch support lower bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

3. Install the upper bolts (2) to the hood latch support.

Tighten the hood latch support upper bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the hood latch.
5. Engage the air bag sensor. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1
6. Install the hood latch cover.
7. Install the hood close out filler panel.