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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
  • Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
  • Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
  • Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
  • Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.

    Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. 

  1. Remove the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement 
  2. Remove the hood latch cover. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement 
  3. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement 
  4. Disable the air bag sensor. Refer to ZONE 1 and ZONE 1 .
  5. Remove the lower bolts (4) from the lower hood latch support.
  6. Remove the upper bolts (2) from the hood latch support.
  7. Remove the hood latch support (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Support & Bolts
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