Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* The plastic retainer
* The 3 bolts (1)




3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable (2).
4. Remove the hood latch (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood latch release cable (2) to the hood latch (1).




2. Install the hood latch to the vehicle. Secure the latch with the 3 bolts (1) and one plastic retainer but do not tighten fully.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution)

3. Make the following adjustments to the hood latch:

* The striker shaft lines up with the center groove of the latch.
* The hood is flush with the front fender. Refer to Hood Adjustment (Adjustments) Tighten the hood latch bolts to 7.5 Nm (66 lb in).

4. Lower the hood.