Repair procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the hood latch (A) mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch And Cable
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Adjust the latch alignment.