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Actuator - Latch - Hood (Single Actuator System) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Release the clips that attach the FEM harness to the front end carrier assembly.
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  7. Release the locking tab, and then disconnect the hood latch actuator and cable assembly electrical connector.
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  8. Compress the tabs (x2) to release the hood latch actuator and cable from the hood latch assembly.
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  9. Release the clip that attaches the hood latch actuator and cable assembly to the vehicle.
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  10. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the hood latch actuator and cable assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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