Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove the radiator air upper baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the hood latch cover. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement .
- Mark the hood latch to the center support bracket with a grease pencil.
- Remove the bolts (5) from the hood latch (4).
- Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support.
- Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
- Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
Important: Do not crimp the hood release cable.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hood release cable to the hood latch.
- Align the hood latch to the marks on the center support bracket.
- Install the bolts to the hood latch.
- Install the hood latch cover. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement .
- Install the radiator air upper baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
- Close the hood.
Install the hood latch to the hood latch support (2).
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 hood latch bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
