Hood Latch Replacement

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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 hood opener cable.

Remove the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the hood latch switch connector (A), then remove the connector clip from the body.

Fig 1: Locating Hood Latch Switch Connector
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Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.

Fig 2: Hood Latch Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch as indicated by the arrows.
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you close the hood.
- Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 4 under Hood Adjustment ).
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Multipurpose Grease Applying Area To Hood Latch
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