For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
2. Remove the following components:

• | The wiper arm nut cap

• | The windshield wiper arm nut

3. Remove the windshield wiper arms from the windshield wiper transmission.
4. Remove the following components:

• | The rear hood seal

• | The retainers that retain the air inlet grille panel

• | The air inlet grille panel (1)

5. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

• | The 2 bolts

• | The hood hinge

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Anti-corrosion compounds have been applied to the interior surfaces of some metal panels to provide rust resistance. When servicing these panels in areas on which this material has been disturbed, or when installing new panels, avoid corrosion damage by coating with anti-corrosion compound.

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 hood hinge (3) to the vehicle. Secure the hinge with the 2 bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the hood hinge bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

2. Install the air inlet grille panel (1) to the vehicle. Secure the panel with the retainers.
3. Install the rear hood seal to the vehicle. Secure the seal with the retainers.
4. Install the windshield wiper arms to the windshield wiper transmission. Secure each arm with 1 nut.

Tighten
Tighten the windshield wiper arm nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

5. Install the wiper arm nut caps to the wiper arms.
6. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .