Hood Latch Panel

Hood Latch Panel

Removal
1 The hood latch panel is a category B repair.




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NOTE:
The hood latch panel is manufactured from magnesium die cast alloy (AM60B).
The hood latch panel is serviced as a separate bolt-on panel.
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NOTE:
It is possible to remove and install the hood latch panel by releasing the front fenders and carefully easing them aside. For method detail, refer to further instructions within this procedure.
The hood latch panel is replaced in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
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WARNING: The hood latch panel and its associated components form part of the pedestrian protection system, it is essential that any repair or replacement operations do not affect the safe working of the system.
For additional information relating to the pedestrian safety system please see the following: For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection System Description
5 For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to Health and Safety Precautions 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
6 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
7 Remove both hood latch panel braces.
8 Remove both pedestrian impact sensors. For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Impact Sensor
9 Remove both hood latches.

10 Remove the hood safety hook guide.

11 Remove both hood latch panel buffers.

12 Release the hood latch panel wiring harness and position it to one side.

13 Release the air filter housing and move it aside for access.

14 Remove the RH and LH headlamp mounting brackets.

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CAUTION: Protect the paintwork where the front fender meets the A-pillar and use care not to damage the front fenders or their noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) components.
Release the RH and LH front fender upper fixings to allow the front fenders to be carefully eased aside.





16 Remove the hood latch panel.

Installation
1 Offer up the hood latch panel. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before proceeding.




2 Install the hood latch panel.
NOTE:
Bolts are pre-coated to inhibit galvanic corrosion and can be reused only if the coating is not damaged.
Tighten to 25 Nm.
3 The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of removal procedure.