Hood Latch Panel Mounting Bracket

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Hood Latch Panel Mounting Bracket



This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
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Removal and Installation

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.
5. Remove the 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.