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

Hood Switch

Removal

NOTE:
Before installing a new hood switch, diagnose the hood switch by using a digital multimeter. Make sure that continuity through hood switch is present when the switch is pressed (hood closed condition). Repeat the test to make sure continuity IS NOT present when the switch IS NOT pressed. If the hood switch continuity is NOT present, continue with this procedure. If the continuity is present, install the original hood switch to the vehicle.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair




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 lb.ft).
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 lb.ft).
- Check for the correct operation of the hood safety catch.
- If necessary, repeat the above adjustment procedure.