Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Secondary Latch Removal And Installation

Removal

1. Open the hood.
2. Mark the position of the hood latch on the radiator support to facilitate alignment during installation.
3. Remove the bolts and the hood latch.







Installation

CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

1. Position the hood latch in the location marked during removal.
2. Install the hood latch with the bolts.

Tighten:
Tighten the hood latch bolts to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).