Hood Latch Replacement

Hood Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle.
3. Remove the support bracket from the front upper fascia.
4. With a grease pencil, mark the position of the hood latch to the center support bracket.
5. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.






Important: Do not crimp the hood release cable.

6. Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
7. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood release cable to the hood latch.
2. Align the hood latch to the marks on the center support bracket.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts that secure the hood latch to the center support.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the support bracket to the front upper fascia.
5. Install the upper radiator air baffle.
6. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment.
7. Close the hood.