When performing this operation, the hood lock panel reinforcement is replaced together with the hood lock panel.
Dismantling
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the generator.
3. Disconnect all electronic units.
4. Remove the front bumper.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front bumper assembly - for cars up to model year 2004.
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5. Remove the radiator.
COOLING SYSTEM: MOD. K, KV6 engine, REPAIR WORK, Radiator assembly.
6. Remove both headlights as an assembly.
LIGHTING, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year.
7. Remove the sound signal.
SECURITY SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Sound signal.
8. Remove the battery.
ENGINE STARTING AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Battery.
9. Remove the air duct.
10. Remove the hood lock.
11. Secure the hood in the raised position.
12. Remove the hood pillar.
Repair works

1. Remove damaged panels, prepare joint edges and install new panels in accordance with the Rules for Repair of Body Panels.
Assembly
1. Install the hood support.
2. Install the hood lock.
3. Install the air duct.
4. Install the battery. Do not connect the negative terminal of the battery.
ENGINE STARTING AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Battery.
5. Set the sound signal.
SECURITY SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Sound signal.
6. Install both headlights as an assembly.
LIGHTING, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year.
7. Install the radiator.
COOLING SYSTEM: MOD. K, KV6 engine, REPAIR WORK, Radiator assembly.
8. Reinstall the front bumper.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front bumper assembly - for cars up to model year 2004.
9. Connect all electronic units.
10. Connect the generator.
11. Connect the negative battery terminal.
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