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Hood Latch Replacement

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
  • Take care not to kink the cable.
  1. Detach the connector clip (A), then disconnect the security hood switch connector (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Connector Clip And Security Hood Switch Connector
    G06953520Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.
    Fig 2: Hood Latch And Hood Opener Cable With Bolts And Torque Specifications
    G06953521Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch.
  4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
    • Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly.
    • Adjust the hood latch alignment (see HOOD ADJUSTMENT  ).
    • Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
    • Route the security hood switch harness (A) through the hook (B) correctly as shown.
      Fig 3: Identifying Multipurpose Grease Application Area On Hood Latch
      G06953522Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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