Hood Latch, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES THROUGH MY 2014 .

-- Left: Remove the washer fluid reservoir filler neck. Refer to WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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-- 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-.

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