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

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: Identifying Hood Latch Components

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Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hood latch (1) on the upper radiator crossmember.
Remove the two bolts (2) that secure the hood latch (1) to the upper radiator crossmember.

Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Hood Latch Cable
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Disconnect the hood latch cable (2 and 3) from the hood latch (1).