Hood Latch Replacement - Primary

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the hood.

2. Remove the hood release cable from the primary hood latch:
1. Place a screwdriver into the cable clip.
2. Pry the cable clip open in order to remove the cable.
3. Pry the cable housing from the primary latch.




3. Mark the mounting bracket position.
4. Remove the bolts that retain the primary latch mounting bracket to the radiator support.
5. Remove the primary hood latch and mounting bracket from the vehicle.
6. Remove the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.
7. Remove the primary hood latch from the mounting bracket.




Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.

1. Install the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

2. Position the primary hood latch assembly on the radiator support.
3. Use the marks in order to align the bracket.




4. Install the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the cable to the primary hood latch assembly.