Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the hood.
- Remove the hood release cable from the primary hood latch:
| 2.1. | Place a flat-bladed tool 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. |
- 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.
Installation Procedure
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.
- Install the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting
bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bolts to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
- 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.
Tighten
Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bracket bolts to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
- Install the cable to the primary hood latch assembly, by performing
the following procedures:
| 5.1. | Install the cable housing into the primary latch. |
| 5.2. | Install the cable into the latch container clip. |
- Inspect the operation of the hood latch.
- Close the hood.
