Installation Procedure

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Install the hood hinge to the hood. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
With an assistant, install the hood (1) to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the pivot bolt (3).
Tighten

Tighten the pivot bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Lower the hood.

Fig 1: Hood Hinge, Hood Link Assembly & Components
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Install the outboard section of the cowl vent grille panel.
Raise the hood.

Fig 2: Installing Outboard Sections Of Cowl Vent Grille Panel
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Install the bolt (7) holding the hinge to the link assembly.
Tighten

Tighten the hinge to link assembly bolt (5) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Hood Hinge, Hood Link Assembly & Components
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Install the hood ground strap and nut. Clip the hangers and the lamp in place.
Tighten

Tighten the ground strap nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Lower the hood.

Fig 4: Installing Hood Ground Strap & Nut
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