Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the hood.
2. Remove the upper radiator support baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement .




3. Remove the bolts (2) from the hood release latch (1).
4. Disconnect the hood ajar indicator switch connector, if equipped.




5. Disconnect the hood release cable end from the latch.
6. Remove the hood release latch from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Connect the hood release cable end to the latch.
2. Connect the hood ajar indicator switch connector, if equipped.




3. Install the hood latch (1) to the radiator support (3).
4. Install the hood latch bolts (2) loosely.
5. Adjust the hood latch height so that when the hood is closed, the hood is held securely against the front hood bumpers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

6. Raise the hood.

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

7. Adjust the front hood bumpers so that the top of the hood is flush with the fenders.
8. Install the upper radiator support baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement .