Overview - Hood Latch

Fig 1: Hood Latch Overview

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1. Hood Latch
   • Loosen the bumper cover at the top.
   • Disconnect the cable from the hood latch.
   • Disconnect the connector.
   • Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.
     NOTE:

     Move the hood latch in the oblong holes in the lock carrier to adjust the height of the hood.

2. Lock Carrier
3. Bolt
   • 11 Nm
4. Hood Latch Electric Wire

Remove the Hood Latch

Fig 2: Hood Latch Overview

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-- Disconnect the connector -4- from the anti-theft alarm system.

-- Disconnect the connector from the lock carrier.

-- Remove bolts -3-.

-- Disconnect the hook from the cable -left arrow- and remove it with the guide downward from the hood latch -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Release Cable & Lever

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-- Disconnect the release cable from the release lever -right arrow-.