Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Using a grease pencil or other suitable marking device, mark the location
of the latch on the mounting bracket.
- Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts that attach the latch to the mounting bracket.
- Disconnect the hood latch cable from the latch.
- Remove the latch from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the hood latch cable to the latch.
- Position the latch to the previously marked location on the mounting bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts which retain the latch to the mounting bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Inspect the latch for proper operation before closing the hood.
- Inspect the alignment of the latch to the hood striker. Adjust the latch,
if necessary. Refer to
Hood Latch Adjustment
.
- Install the engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.