Hood Latch: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH

REMOVAL







1. Remove the hood latch nut.







2. NOTE: Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the bolts.

Remove the hood latch bolts.







3. Remove the hood latch.
1 Release the cable conduit.
2 Disconnect the cable.
3 Remove the hood latch.

INSTALLATION







1. Connect the hood latch release cable and conduit.
1 Connect the cable.
2 Engage the cable conduit.







2. Position the hood latch with alignment marks and install the bolts.







3. Install the hood latch nut.
4. Verify the hood alignment.







5. Adjust the hood latch.
1 Loosen the bolts.
2 Loosen the nut.
3 Align the hood latch with the hood latch striker.







6. Tighten the hood latch bolts and nut.

7. CAUTION: Make sure the hood latch is fully engaged.

Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.
- Repeat previous steps as necessary.