Hood Latch: Service and Repair

LATCH

REMOVAL

Domestic

Fig. 4:

1. Remove the upper fasteners securing the grille to the upper radiator closure panel. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 5:

2. Using a socket and extension, remove the nuts attaching hood latch to radiator closure panel. (Fig. 5)
3. Carefully pull the grille out from the radiator closure and remove the hood latch assembly.
4. Disengage remote release cable from latch.

International

1. Release hood latch and open hood.
2. Support hood on prop rod.
3. Remove grille.
4. Remove nuts attaching hood latch to radiator closure panel (Fig. 5).
5. Remove hood latch from closure panel.
6. Disengage remote release cable from latch.

INSTALLATION

Domestic

1. Engage remote release cable into latch.
2. Carefully pull back the grille and place hood latch onto radiator closure panel.
3. Install the nuts and tighten to 15 N.m (11 ft.lbs.).
4. Install the upper fasteners securing the grille to the upper radiator closure panel.

International

1. Engage remote release cable into latch.
2. Place hood latch onto radiator closure panel.
3. Install nuts attaching latch to closure panel and tighten to 15 N.m (11 ft.lbs.).
4. Install grille.
5. Close hood and verify alignment of hood and that latch is securely engaged.