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Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Fig 1: Hood Primary & Secondary Latch
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Preliminary Procedure: 
Remove the center front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
1 Hood Latch Bolt (Qty: 3)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:  Use a grease pencil to mark the latch position before removing the bolts.

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

2 Hood Latch
Tip: 
  • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  • Disconnect the hood latch release cable.