Hood Stop: Service and Repair

Hood Stop and Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front fender.




2. Remove the bolts attaching the hood stop bracket to the hood stop. On the passenger side one of the bolts also attaches to the plenum bracket.




3. Remove the bolts attaching the hood stop bracket to the hinge pillar.




4. Transfer the hood bumper if necessary.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the hood stop bracket to the hinge pillar.

Tighten the hood stop bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




2. Install the hood stop (and the plenum bracket on the passenger side) to the hood stop bracket.

Tighten the hood stop bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the hood bumper.

Tighten the hood bumper jam nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Install the fender.