Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Using a grease pencil or other suitable marking device, mark the location of the latch on the radiator support.
3. Remove the hood latch support (3).
4. Remove the bolts that retain the latch to the radiator support (1).




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

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the hood latch cable to the latch.




2. Position the latch to the previously marked location on the radiator support.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolts which retain the latch to the radiator support and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Install the hood latch support (3).
5. Install the bolts which retain the latch support and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
6. Inspect the latch for proper operation before closing the hood.
7. Inspect the alignment of the latch to the hood striker. Adjust the latch, if necessary. Refer to Hood Latch Adjustment (Adjustments).
8. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Service and Repair).