For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
2. Remove the hood hold open rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement .
3. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
4. Remove the 2 bolts (2) and the hood primary latch (1) from the front upper panel and position aside.
5. Disconnect the horn electrical connectors (1).
6. Remove the mounting bolt and the horn (2) from the vehicle.
7. Remove the 6 bolts which secure the front upper panel along the top.
8. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 screws from the front of the front upper panel.
9. Remove the front upper panel from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the front upper panel to the vehicle. Secure the front upper panel with the following fasteners:

• | The 6 bolts along the top of the panel

• | The 4 bolts along the front of the panel

• | The 2 screws along the front of the panel

Tighten
Tighten the front upper panel bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

2. Install the horn (2) to the vehicle. Secure the horn with the mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the horn mounting bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Connect the horn electrical connectors (1).
4. Install the hood primary latch (1) to the front upper panel. Secure the latch with the 2 bolts (2). Do not fully tighten the bolts.
5. Adjust the hood primary latch (1) in order to ensure that the striker shaft lines up with the center groove of the hood primary latch (1).
6. Adjust the hood primary latch in order to ensure that the hood is flush with the front fenders. Refer to Body Panel Adjustment .

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch retaining bolts to 10 N·m (7.5 lb ft).

7. Install the radiator grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
8. Install the hood hold open rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement .
9. Lower the hood.