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Stand Alone Switch

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Fig 1: Hood Ajar Switch & Mounting Bracket
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  1. Position the stand alone hood ajar switch (4) near the mounting bracket (3) on the upper radiator cross member (1).
  2. Route the wire harness connector for the switch through the mounting hole in the mounting bracket from beneath and reconnect it to the switch connector receptacle.
  3. From the top of the mounting bracket, align and insert the switch through the mounting hole and press it downward until the two integral switch latch tabs snap into place.
  4. Position the upper seal to the upper grille support and secure it with two plastic push in retainers.
  5. Align the upper seal to the upper radiator cross member and secure it with two plastic push in retainers.
  6. Align the upper seal to the front fender flanges and secure it with two plastic push in retainers.
  7. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
  8. Close and latch the hood.