Hood Latch: Service and Repair
LATCHREMOVAL
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bolts (1) and then remove hood latch (2) lower section.
3. Remove the hood pull cable (2) from the hood striker (3).
NOTE: Mark installation position of the hood catch upper section on the hood.
4. Remove the hood latch (3).
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the hood latch (3).
2. Connect the hood latch (3) to the hood latch release cable (2).
3. Note the correct routing of hood latch release cable (2).
4. Install the hood latch release cable (2) to the hood latch (3).
5. Position the bolts (1) and install the hood latch (2). Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in.lbs.).
6. Close the hood and test for proper alignment and fit.