2.0L Removal And Installation
REMOVAL
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the headlights. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the bolts (1a) from the headlamp mounting crossmember to front bumper reinforcement bracket (1b).
- Remove the headlamp mounting crossmember to front bumper reinforcement bracket (1b) from the air duct (1c).
- If equipped. disconnect the wiring connector (1a) from the hood open sensor (1b).
- Disconnect the latch cable (2a) from the retainers (2b). Disengage hood release cable from the safety latch lever and latch.
- Remove the bolts (3a) and remove the headlight mounting crossmember (3b).
INSTALLATION
- Position the crossmember (1a) and install the bolts (1b), then tighten them to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the hood open sensor wiring harness (3a) and secure it in the retainers (3b).
- Connect the hood safety cable (3a) to the latch lever and hood latch and connect the cable to the retainers (3b).
- Connect the wiring connector (4a).
- Position the headlamp mounting crossmember to front bumper reinforcement brackets (1b).
- Install the headlamp mounting crossmember to front bumper reinforcement brackets bolts (1a), and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the headlights. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.


