Removal Procedure
- Remove the hood release cable from the latch with the following
procedure:
1.1. | Place a screwdriver into the cable clip. |
1.2. | Pry the cable clip open in order to remove the cable. |
1.3. | Pry the cable housing from the latch. |
- Remove the primary latch support bolts to the radiator.
- Remove the primary latch with the bracket from the vehicle.
- Remove the bracket from
the latch.
Installation Procedure
- Install the bracket to
the latch.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the primary latch to the bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the primary latch and bracket to the vehicle.
Important: In the next step, do not tighten the bolts.
- Install the primary latch support bolts to the radiator.
- Adjust the latch right and left until the latch lines up with
the striker pins in the hood.
- Raise the hood and tighten the latch to the radiator support bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Use a suitable tool in order to crimp the cable clip and retain
the hood release cable to the latch.
- Verify that the hood is operating correctly.