Hood Latch: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. To remove the hood release cable, remove the following parts:
1. Battery
2. Fresh-air duct (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF].)




2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the hood.

Hood Release Lever Removal Note
1. Pull the lever.




2. While pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow using a tape-wrapped, small flathead screwdriver, detach it from the lower panel.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hood release cable when removing the hood release lever with the flathead screwdriver.

3. Under the condition in Step 2, pull the hood release lever outward, then remove it from the lower panel.