Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch

NOTE: Radiator grille shown removed for clarity.











Removal and Installation

1. Remove the 4 upper radiator grille screws.

2. Gently pull up on the upper radiator grille to gain access to the hood latch bracket bolts.

3. Remove the 4 hood latch bracket bolts and remove the hood latch assembly.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

4. NOTE: Mark the position of the hood latch prior to removing the hood latch bolts.

Remove the 3 hood latch bolts.

- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

5. Remove the hood latch.
- Slide the hood latch lock cylinder off the hood latch.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.