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Hood Latch: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH

Removal and Installation







1. Remove the pin type retainers and the radiator air deflector.







2. Remove the 2 hood latch bolts.
- Disconnect the hood latch electrical connector.







3. CAUTION: Make sure that the fins on the radiator are not damaged while moving the hood latch.

Detach the hood latch.
1 Move the hood latch to one side.
2 Disconnect the hood latch release cable.







4. Remove the hood latch.
- Rotate the hood latch to remove.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.