Section 540 (Body - Interior & Exterior): Hood: Latch: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Hood Latch Cable

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Connect the hood latch cable (2 and 3) to the hood latch (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Components
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Position the hood latch (1) to the upper radiator crossmember and loosely install the two nuts (2) that secure the latch to the crossmember.
Align the hood latch (1) to the upper radiator crossmember using the reference marks made during the Removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).
If required, adjust the hood to the correct position (Refer to BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS) .