For 1990-2009 cars

Important: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Important: Make sure that you have the proper alignment of the hood to the body before you tighten the hood latch retaining bolts under the following conditions:

• | After removing the hood latch.

• | After loosening the retaining bolts.

• | After changing the hood adjustment.

1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement .
2. Loosen the hood latch to front end module retaining bolts (1).
3. With the hood latch to front end module retaining bolts loose, slowly lower the hood onto the hood latch (2) in order to achieve the proper cross vehicle adjustment of the hood latch.
4. Raise the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Tighten the hood latch to front end module retaining bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

6. Install the radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement .
7. Close the hood and inspect for fit. Refer to Dimensions - Body .