Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair

Hood Switch

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Release the RH hood latch.
^ Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.





3. Remove the hood switch.

Installation
1. Install the hood switch.
2. Install the RH hood latch.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).

3. Open and close the hood to check the hood latch operation.
4. Adjust the hood latch.
^ Loosen the 2 hood latch Torx bolts.
^ Lower the hood and check for alignment.
^ Open the hood and tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
^ Check for the correct operation of the hood safety catch.
^ If necessary, repeat the above adjustment procedure.