Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
- Take care not to kink the cable.

1. Detach the connector clip (A), then disconnect the security hood switch connector (B).






2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.





3. Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch.

4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Apply multipurpose grease to each location on the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the security hood switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Adjust the hood latch alignment Adjustments.
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.