Striker

HOOD AJAR SWITCH

STRIKER

NOTE: The hood ajar switch striker is not intended for reuse. If the striker is removed from the hood inner reinforcement for any reason, it must be replaced.

REMOVAL




1. Unlatch and open the hood (3).
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flatbladed tool, pry the rearward end of the hood ajar switch striker (1) away from the inner hood panel reinforcement far enough to disengage the integral retainer (4) from its mounting hole.
3. Move the hood ajar switch striker slightly rearward to disengage the integral mounting tab (2) from the forward mounting hole.
4. Remove the hood ajar switch striker from the inner hood panel reinforcement and discard.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the new hood ajar switch striker (1) to the inner hood panel reinforcement (3).
2. Insert the mounting tab (2) on the front of the hood ajar switch striker into the forward mounting hole.
3. Align the retainer (4) on the rear of the hood ajar switch striker with the rearward mounting hole.
4. Using hand pressure, press the hood ajar switch striker rearward and upward against the inner hood panel reinforcement until the retainer is fully engaged in the rearward mounting hole.
5. Close and latch the hood.