Hood Latch: Service and Repair

LATCH

REMOVAL

1. Release hood latch and open hood.
2. Support hood on prop rod.
3. Remove grille.

Fig. 4:

4. Remove screws attaching hood latch to radiator closure panel (Fig. 4).
5. Remove hood latch from closure panel.
6. Disengage remote release cable from latch.

INSTALLATION

1. Engage remote release cable into latch.
2. Place hood latch onto radiator closure panel.
3. Install bolts attaching latch to closure panel.
4. Install grille.
5. Close hood and verify alignment of hood and that latch is securely engaged.