Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch

NOTE: Radiator grille shown removed for clarity.









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the 4 radiator grille pin-type retainers and the 2 radiator grille bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).






2. NOTE: Pull up on the radiator grille to gain access to the hood latch.
Disconnect the secondary hood latch cable from the latch.


3. NOTE: Mark the position of the hood latch prior to removing the hood latch bolts.
Remove the 2 bolts and position the hood latch aside to gain access to the hood latch release cable.

- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).


4. Disconnect the hood latch release cable and remove the hood latch.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- When the hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is aligned correctly.