:	Jun 30, 2004

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If the hood latch panel coating is damaged or scratched, it must be repaired using the approved coating.

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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Remove the front bumper.

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Release the power steering fluid reservoir and position aside.   Release the clip.

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Release the washer reservoir filler neck from the coolant tank clip.

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Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank mounting bolts.

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Release the coolant expansion tank.   Lift coolant expansion tank vertically.

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Remove the radiator securing pegs.

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Disconnect the hood release cable from the connecting box.

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:   Note the fitted position. Release the wiring harness.   Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.   Release the 9 clips.   Release the grommet.   Carefully tie the harness aside.

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Remove the panel upper fixings.   Remove the 4 Torx bolts.

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Remove the panel lower fixings.   Remove the 6 Torx bolts.

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:   Note the fitted position. With assistance, remove the hood latch panel.

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Noting the fitted position, remove the 6 spacers.   Remove the 2 clips.

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:   Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only. Remove the 2 horn assemblies.   Remove the 2 air deflectors.   Remove the 2 Torx bolts.

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Remove the hood switch.   Remove the 2 Torx bolts.   Release the 2 clips.

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Remove the RH hood latch.   Release and remove the cable.

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Remove the LH hood latch.   Remove the 2 Torx bolts.

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Install the horn assemblies.   Install the air deflectors.   Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the LH hood latch.   Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the RH hood latch.   Attach the hood release cable.   Install the hood switch.   Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the spacers.   Install the clips.

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:   Align to the position noted on removal. With assistance, install the hood latch panel.

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Install the panel fixings.   Install and tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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:   Align to the position noted on removal. Install the wiring harness.   Connect and secure the electrical connector.   Carefully secure the clips.

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Connect the hood release cable.

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Install the radiator securing pegs.

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Install the coolant expansion tank.   Position the coolant expansion tank, locate the spigot and lug.   Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.   Locate in clip.

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Install the power steering fluid reservoir.   Position and secure to mounting bracket.

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Install the front bumper.

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Open and close the hood to check the hood latch operation.

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Adjust both of the hood latches.   Loosen the 4 hood latch Torx bolts.   Lower the hood and check for alignment.   Open the hood and tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).   Check for the correct operation of the hood safety catch.   If necessary, repeat the above adjustment procedure.

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Connect the battery ground cable.