Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the hood.
- Remove the hood release cable from the primary hood latch:
- Mark the mounting bracket position.
- Remove the bolts that retain the primary latch mounting bracket to the radiator support.
- Remove the primary hood latch and mounting bracket from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.
- Remove the primary hood latch from the mounting bracket.
| 2.1. | Place a screwdriver into the cable clip. |
| 2.2. | Pry the cable clip open in order to remove the cable. |
| 2.3. | Pry the cable housing from the primary latch. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.
- Position the primary hood latch assembly on the radiator support.
- Use the marks in order to align the bracket.
- Install the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.
- Install the cable to the primary hood latch assembly.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bolts to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bracket bolts to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
