Hood Latch Panel Mounting Bracket

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Hood Latch Panel Mounting Bracket

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. The hood latch panel mounting bracket is a category B repair.







2. NOTE: The hood latch panel mounting bracket is manufactured from aluminium alloy 6014-T6/7.

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

3. The hood latch panel mounting bracket is replaced in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Hood latch panel
- Front fender(s)

4. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following:
Refer to Service Precautions
Corrosion Protection
Body Dimensions

5. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
6. Remove the hood latch panel.
refer to: Hood Latch Panel. Service and Repair







7. Remove the hood latch panel mounting bracket.

Installation

1. Loosely install the hood latch panel mounting bracket.
2. Offer up the hood latch panel. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before proceeding.







3. With the hood latch panel correctly aligned, align and fully tighten the hood latch panel mounting bracket retaining bolt.

- NOTE: Bolts are pre-coated to inhibit galvanic corrosion and can be reused only if the coating is not damaged.

- Tighten to 25 Nm.

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