Remove/install engine hood catch - AR88.40-P-3200SX

MODEL 216, 221 

Illustrated on model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Catch Components

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Shown on model 221 with code (551) Anti-theft alarm (ATA) 

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Hood Catch Components (With Anti-Theft Alarm)

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Unscrew nuts (3) and remove engine hood catch upper section (2).
2	Unscrew bolts (4) on engine hood catch lower section (5)
3	Remove engine hood catch lower section (5) upward out of radiator crossmember and unhook engine hood cable (6)
4.1	Remove ATA [EDW] hood switch (S62) on right engine hood catch lower section (5)	On vehicles with code (551) Anti-theft alarm system ATA [EDW]
5	Remove engine hood catch lower section (5)
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Check engine hood adjustment, adjust if necessary.		AR88.40-P-3020SX