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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to HOOD LATCH .
  2. Remove the air cleaner element. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  3. Remove the degas bottle bolts and position the degas bottle assembly aside.
  4. Remove the cowl side trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  5. Remove the primary hood latch release handle bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  6. Release the cable locators and remove the primary hood latch release cable.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • When the hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is installed and aligned correctly.