Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body.

1. Remove the front bumper, 02-04 models, 05-06 models.




2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.




3. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch. Take care not to kink the cable.




4. Detach the hood latch switch connector clip (A) from the body, and disconnect the hood latch switch connector (B), then remove the hood latch (C).




5. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
- Make sure the hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly and the hood opener cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you close the hood.
- Adjust the hood latch alignment.
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.