Hood Latch Panel Mounting Bracket

Hood Latch Panel Mounting Bracket

Removal





1.
NOTE:
The hood latch panel mounting bracket is manufactured from mild steel.

The hood latch panel mounting bracket is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.

2. The hood latch panel mounting bracket is replaced in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Front bumper
- Hood
- Hood latch panel

3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to Health and Safety Precautions
For additional information, refer to Body Repairs
For additional information, refer to Corrosion Protection
For additional information, refer to Body and Frame

4. Remove the hood latch panel. For additional information, refer to Hood Latch Panel Hood Latch Panel

5. Remove the hood. For additional information, refer to Hood





6.
NOTE:
Use a belt sander where there is no access to drill.

Drill out the spot welds.

7. Separate the joints and remove the old panel.

Installation





1. Drill holes in the new panel ready for MAG plug welding.

2. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.

3. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before proceeding.





4. MAG plug weld.

5. Dress all welded joints.

6. The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of removal procedure.