Installation Procedure

Important:  The hood latch release cable must be connected to the hood latch support bracket.

1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
2. Align the hood latch to the marks on the hood latch support bracket.
   Fig 1: Aligning Hood Latch To Marks On Hood Latch Support Bracket

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3. Install the nuts to the hood latch.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the hood latch nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to HOOD ADJUSTMENT  .
5. Close the hood.
   Fig 2: Installing Nuts To Hood Latch

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