Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch

Removal
1 Remove the pedestrian protection actuator and bracket. For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH
For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator RH Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator RH




2 Release the hood latch.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.




3 Remove the hood switch.
- Release the 2 clips.




4 Remove the hood latch.
- Release the latch cable.




5 Remove the pedestrian protection latch actuator.
- Remove and discard the 2 Torx bolts.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.

Installation
1 Install the pedestrian protection latch actuator.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Tighten the new Torx bolts to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
2 Install the hood latch.
- Attach the latch cable.
3 Install the hood switch.
- Secure in the clips.
4 Secure the hood latch.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
5 Install the pedestrian protection actuator and bracket. For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH
For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator RH Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator RH