Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the hood.
2. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.




3. Remove the hood latch bolts.




4. Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
5. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
2. Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the hood latch bolts.
4. Tighten the latch bolts with the latch in the full up position.
5. Slowly close the hood and press down until the hood is flush with the fenders.
6. Raise the hood.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment.
8. Close the hood.