Hood Latch Panel (Discovery 3)

Removal

NOTE: If the hood latch panel finish is damaged or scratched, it must be repaired using the recommended compound. Refer to Specifications for more information.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For more information, refer to Specification.

2. Remove the front bumper. For more information, refer to Front Bumper (76.22.49)

3. Loosen the power steering fluid reservoir mount and move the reservoir to the side.

• Release the clamp.

4. Release the windshield washer reservoir filler neck from the clamp on the coolant reservoir.

5. Remove the 2 bolts securing the coolant expansion tank.

6. Remove the coolant expansion tank.

• Lift the coolant expansion tank vertically.

7. Remove the radiator mounting pins.





8. Disconnect the hood lock cable from the junction box.



9.

NOTE: Remember the position in which the part is installed.

Release the wiring harness.

• Disconnect 3 electrical connectors.
• Release 9 clamps.
• Release the sealing sleeve.
• Carefully move the wiring harness to the side and tie it up.

10. Remove the upper panel fastener.

• Remove 4 Torx head bolts.

11. Remove the lower panel fastener.

• Remove 6 Torx head bolts.

12.

NOTE: Remember the position in which the part is installed.

With assistance, remove the hood latch panel.

13. Remove the 6 spacer bushings, remembering their position.

• Remove 2 clamps.

14.

NOTE: Do not perform further disassembly if the part is removed only for access.

Remove 2 horn assemblies.

• Remove 2 air deflectors.
• Remove 2 Torx head bolts.

15. Remove the hood switch.

• Remove 2 Torx head bolts.
• Release the 2 clamps.

16. Remove the right hood latch.

• Release and remove the cable.

17. Remove the left hood latch.

• Remove 2 Torx head bolts.

Installation

1. Install the horn assemblies.

• Install air deflectors.
• Screw in and tighten the bolts. (tightening torque 10 Nm).

2. Install the left hood latch.

• Tighten the Torx head bolts (tightening torque 10 Nm).

3. Install the right hood latch.

• Attach the hood release cable.
• Install the hood switch.
• Tighten the Torx head bolts (tightening torque 10 Nm).

4. Install the spacer bushings.

• Install the clamps.

5.

• NOTE: Align the parts according to their original position.

With assistance, install the hood latch panel.



6. Install the panel fasteners.

• Screw in and tighten the bolts. (tightening torque 25 Nm).

7.

NOTE: Align the parts according to their original position.

Install the wiring harness.

• Connect and secure the electrical connector.
• Secure the clamps securely.

8. Connect the hood release cable.

9. Install the radiator mounting pins.

10. Install the coolant expansion tank.

• Install the coolant expansion tank back in place, aligning the bushing and eye.
• Screw in and tighten the bolts. (tightening torque 10 Nm).

11. Reinstall the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.

• Engage the clamp.

12. Install the power steering fluid reservoir.

• Place the tank in place and secure it to the bracket.

13. Install the front bumper. For more information, refer to Front Bumper (76.22.49)

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

15. Adjust both hood latches.

• Loosen the 4 Torx head bolts securing the hood latch.
• Lower the hood and check that it is in the correct position.
• Open the hood and tighten the Torx head bolts (tightening torque 10 Nm).
• Check the operation of the hood safety lock.
• Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary.

16. Connect the ground cable to the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.