Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front section of the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Disconnect the hood release cable (1) from the hood latch.
4. Disconnect the secondary hood latch cable from the hood latch.




5. Remove the bolts (1) attaching the hood latch (2) from latch support (3).
6. Remove the latch from the latch support.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the hood latch (2) to the latch support (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the bolts (1) attaching the latch (2) to the latch support (3).

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





3. Connect the hood release cable (1) to the latch.
4. Connect the secondary latch cable (2) to the latch.
5. Slowly lower the hood and check the latch for the proper alignment.
6. Adjust the latch as necessary.
7. Install the front section of the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Close the hood.