Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Support Replacement
Hood Latch Support Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support bracket. Refer toHood Latch Replacement (See: Hood Latch Replacement) .
3. Remove the front bumper fascia bracket from the hood latch support. Refer toFascia Bracket Replacement - Front Bumper (See: Bumper/Front
Bumper/Front Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair/Fascia Bracket Replacement - Front Bumper) in Bumpers.
4. Remove the bolts from the hood latch support bracket at the upper tie bar.
5. Remove the nut from the hood latch support bracket at the lower tie bar.
6. Remove the hood latch support bracket from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the bolts to the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).