Striker
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.
1. Unlatch and open the hood (3).
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed 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.