Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the hood.
- Remove the 2 retaining bolts which secure the hood latch (3).
- Remove the hood latch release cable (2) from the hood latch (3).
- Attach a piece of mechanic's wire to the hood latch release cable (2) in order to aid in the removal and the installation of the release cable.
- Unclip the hood latch release cable (2) from the hold down clips.
- Open the instrument panel compartment (3). Push on the top edges of the instrument panel compartment (3) so that the compartment (3) drops down and rests on the hinges.
- Remove the 2 screws and the hood latch release lever from the support member.
- Pull the hood latch release cable (2) through the body.
- Remove the hood latch release cable (2) from the vehicle by pulling the cable from inside the passenger compartment.
- Remove the mechanic's wire from the release cable.
Important: The mechanic's wire should remain strung through the body in order to ease the installation of the hood latch release cable (2).
Installation Procedure
- Attach the mechanic's wire to the hood latch release cable.
- Install the hood latch release lever to the support member. Secure the lever with the 2 screws.
- Guide the hood latch release cable through the body with the mechanic's wire.
- Remove the mechanic's wire from the hood latch release cable.
- Push in the top edges of the instrument panel compartment (3).
- Close the compartment.
- Install the hood latch release cable (2) in order to the hold down clips.
- Clip the hood latch release cable (2) into place.
- Connect the hood latch release cable (2) to the hood latch (3).
- Install the hood latch (3) to the vehicle. Secure the latch with the 2 retaining bolts. Do not fully tighten the bolts.
- Adjust the hood latch (3) in order to ensure that the striker shaft lines up with the center groove of the hood latch.
- Adjust the hood latch (3) in order to ensure that the hood is flush with the front fender. Refer to Body Front End Adjustment Specifications .
- Lower the hood.
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 retaining bolts to 7 N·m (5 lb ft)
