Removal and Installation

Mark the position of the hood latch.
Remove the hood latch bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Bolts
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Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch.
- Disconnect the cable conduit.
- Disconnect the cable.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Hood Latch Release Cable From Hood Latch
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Remove the hood latch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.