Removal procedure
1. Loosen the screws on the hood release handle.
2. Remove knee buffer and hood release handle.
3. Remove the cable from the hood release handle.
4. Remove the additional hood latch. See «Additional hood latch» in this section.
5. Remove cable from engine compartment.
Installation procedure
Note: Direct contact of dissimilar metals can lead to rapid corrosion. Use proper fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Install the cable through the engine compartment.
2. Install additional hood latch. See «Additional hood latch» in this section.
3. Install the track in the hood opening handle.
4. Install the hood release handle and knee buffer with the screw.
Tighten
Tighten the bonnet release handle screw to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).