Hood Latch: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH

Exploded View







Removal

1. NOTE: Do not remove the nut.

Loosen the hood latch nut.

2. NOTE: Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the hood latch bolts.

Remove the 2 hood latch bolts.

3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable.
1 Release the cable conduit.
2 Disconnect the cable.







4. Remove the hood latch.
5. If necessary, remove the hood latch release lever.

Installation
1. Connect the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
1 Connect the cable.
2 Engage the cable conduit.







2. Slide the hood latch down onto the mounting bracket.

3. NOTE: When the hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is installed and aligned correctly.

Position the hood latch with the alignment marks and install the 2 hood latch bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).







4. Tighten the hood latch nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).