Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to kink the cable.

Replacement

1. Remove the air guide plate cover, then remove the hood latch as shown.

2. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch.

- Make sure the hood opener 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 locks securely.

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the cover clips into place securely.





Grease Application

NOTE: Remove the latch cover, and apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.