Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual page 1389

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Install bolts attaching the forward edge of
upper radiator closure panel.
(5) Install fasteners attaching upper bumper fas-
cia.
(6) Install headlamp jackscrews both sides.
(7) Check hood latch operation.
Fig. 17 Upper Radiator Closure Panel
1 – ATTACHING BOLTS
2 – JACKSCREW
3 – FASTENERS
HOOD LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove nuts attaching hood latch to cross-
member (Fig. 18) or (Fig. 19).
(3) Remove hood latch from crossmember.
(4) Disconnect hood release cable from hood latch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect hood release cable to hood latch.
(2) Place hood latch in position on crossmember.
(3) Install nuts to attach hood latch to crossmem-
ber. Tighten nuts to 22.6 to 33.9 N·m (200 to 300 in.
lbs.) torque.
(4) Verify hood latch operation before closing hood.
HOOD RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch by using the inside release,
if still functioning. If not reach up through the bot-
tom of the fascia opening and release the latch pawl
lever.
Fig. 18 Hood Latch – Concorde/LHS/300M
1 – HOOD BUMPER ADJUSTER
2 – HOOD RELEASE CABLE CLIPS
3 – NUTS
4 – HOOD LATCH
Fig. 19 Hood Latch – Intrepid
1 – HOOD BUMPER ADJUSTER
2 – HOOD LATCH
3 – RELEASE CABLE CLIP
4 – NUTS
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