Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the hood latch support to the upper and lower tie bar.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the to the hood latch support to upper tie bar bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the hood latch support upper tie bar bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the hood latch support to lower tie bar nut.
Tighten

Tighten the hood latch support to lower tie bar nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the hood latch to the hood latch support Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .

Fig 1: Hood Latch Support
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Install the front bumper fascia upper support to the hood latch support. Refer to FASCIA SUPPORT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT BUMPER UPPER .