Switch, Hood Ajar: Installation: Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Some vehicles are equipped with the hood ajar switch integrated into the hood latch assembly. This type of hood ajar switch is not serviced separately and the hood latch assembly must be replaced. Refer to LATCH, HOOD, INSTALLATION .
- Position the hood ajar switch (4) near the mounting bracket (3) on the upper radiator cross member (1).
- Route the jumper wire harness connector through the switch mounting bracket and reconnect it to the switch.
- From the top of the mounting bracket, press the switch downward into the mounting hole until the integral switch latch tabs lock it into place.
- Install the upper radiator seal and push pin retainers.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- Close and latch the hood.