Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body.
- Take care not to bend the hood opener cable.

1. Remove the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.

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






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






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

- Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch as indicated by the arrows.
- Make sure the cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you close the hood.
- Adjust the hood latch alignment Adjustments.
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.