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Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
3. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry switch up and out of mounting bracket.
4. Disconnect wire harness connector from hood ajar switch.
5. Remove switch from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the switch in vehicle.
2. Connect wire harness connector to hood ajar switch.
3. Firmly snap hood ajar switch into mounting bracket.
4. Connect the battery negative remote cable.
5. Close hood.