Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.

1. Remove the front grille cover. Front Grille Cover Replacement

2. With hood latch switch: Detach the clip (A), then disconnect and detach the hood latch switch connector (B).

3. Remove the hood latch mounting bolts, then remove the hood latch (C). Disconnect the hood opener cable (D) from the hood latch.






4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to each location on the hood latch indicated by the arrows.

- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly (for some models).

- Adjust the hood latch alignment. Adjustments

- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.