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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Remove the charge door handle (A).
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  2. Loosen the front bumper upper cover mounting bolts and clips.
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  3. Gently lift the bumper upper cover.
  4. Loosen the screw (B), and then remove the front bumper upper cover (A).
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  5. Loosen the bolts, and then remove the hood latch assembly (B).
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  6. Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood lower latch assembly (B).
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  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure that the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
    • Make sure that the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the latch alignment.
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