REMOVAL
Support hood assembly using a suitable tool.
WARNING:
Bodily injury may occur if hood assembly is not supported properly when removing hood stay.
Remove metal clip (3) located on connection between hood stay (1) and stud ball (2) (hood side) by using a suitable tool (A) to release clip to side and then toward front.

Release stud ball from hood stay (hood side).
Release stud ball from hood stay (body side) then remove hood stay.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Fix hood stay (1) using a vise (C).

Using a hacksaw (A), slowly make two holes in hood stay (1) in numerical order as shown in figure.
CAUTION:
When cutting a hole in hood stay (1), always cover hacksaw (A) with a shop cloth (B) to avoid scattering metal fragments or oil.
Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
Wear gloves.
Hood Hinge
Radiator Core Support
LATCH system lower anchor locations - bench seat
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LATCH system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint unless the combined weight of the child and child restraint exceeds 65 lbs. (29.5 kg). If the combined weight of the child and child restraint is greater than 65 lbs. (29.5 kg), use the vehicle’s seat belt (not the lower anchors) to install the child restraint. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation.