Hood Latch Replacement

Hood Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. For the sedan only, remove the upper grilles. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Grille Replacement - Upper.
3. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.




4. Remove the hood latch bolts.




5. Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
6. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
2. Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
3. Install the hood latch bolts.
4. Tighten the latch bolts with the latch in the full up position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Slowly close the hood and press down until the hood is flush with the fenders.
6. Open the hood.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment.
8. Install the upper grilles.
9. Close the hood.