Body - Interior & Exterior: Hood: Hood: Installation
NOTE:
The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label(s) must be in place for the life of the vehicle. When replacing the component to which the VECI label is adhered, a new VECI label must also be adhered to the new component.
- With assistance from a helper, position the hood (1) onto the hood hinges (5) and loosely install the bolts (2).
- Align the hood with the reference mark made previously and tighten the hood hinge to hood bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Clip the windshield washer hose and wire harness (4) to the hood (1).
- Connect the windshield washer hose to the connectors (2).
- Connect the wire harness connectors (3).
- Install the hood silencer and push fasteners.
- Verify proper hood latch operation and fit of hood. Adjust if necessary. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .

