(6) Attach the latch release cable to the clips.
(7) Connect the latches to the latch rod and posi-
tion them on the hood.
(8) Install the screws to attach the latches to the
hood.
Tighten the screws to 9 Nzm (77 in-lbs) torque.
(9) Position the safety latch on the hood and install
the attaching nuts. Tighten the screws to 13 Nzm
(115 in-lbs) torque.
(10) Test latch release cable and latches for proper
operation.
(11) Connect the underhood lamp wire harness
connector.
(12) Inspect the hood for proper alignment and ad-
just as necessary.
HOOD ADJUSTMENTÐXJ
The hood bolt holes are elongated for fore and aft
and side-to-side adjustment.
(1) If hood is low to the cowl panel, insert shims
between the hinge and hood at the rear hinge bolts.
(2) Adjust the hood bumper (Fig. 18) in or out to
provide proper hood-to-fender height alignment.
(3) Adjust the hood strikers (Fig. 19) with shims as
necessary. Tighten the screws to 22 Nzm (16 ft-lbs)
torque after adjustment.
(4) Align each latch and striker so that the striker
enters latch squarely.
HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hood from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the seal from the hinge base (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove the hinge retaining nuts from the
studs.
(4) Remove the restraint cable and hinge from the
cowl panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the hinge over the studs and place the
restraint cable on the right side, lower stud.
Fig. 17 Hood Insulation PanelFig. 18 Hood Bumper
Fig. 19 Hood Latch Striker
Fig. 20 Hood Hinge and Seal
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