Installation Procedure

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Install the hood latch support to upper tie bar.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the bolts to the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the primary hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT - PRIMARY .
Close the hood.

Fig 1: Installing Bolts To Hood Latch Support At Upper Tie Bar
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