Hood Latch Replacement

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body or related parts.

Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the clips, and release the hooks (A) from the body, then remove the hood latch cover (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch Cover & Hooks
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For some models: Remove the clip (A), then disconnect and detach the hood latch switch connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Switch Connector & Clip
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Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.

Fig 3: Hood Latch & Hood Opener Cable 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 each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly (for some models).
- Adjust the hood latch alignment (see 4).
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Multipurpose Grease Location For Hood Latch
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