Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
HOOD AJAR SWITCHSWITCH
REMOVAL
1. Unlatch and open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. From the top of the hood ajar switch mounting bracket (2) on the left inner fender shield, squeeze the two switch latch tabs together and pull the switch (1) upward.
4. Pull the hood ajar switch up through the hole in the mounting bracket far enough to access and disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the switch connector receptacle.
5. Remove the hood ajar switch from the mounting bracket and discard.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Self-adjustment of the hood ajar switch is a one-time feature. If the switch is damaged, ineffective, removed or requires readjustment, it must be replaced with a new unit.
1. Position the hood ajar switch (1) near the hole in the mounting bracket (2) on the left inner fender side shield.
2. Pull the wire harness connector (3) through the switch mounting bracket and reconnect it to the switch connector receptacle.
3. From the top of the mounting bracket, press the switch downward into the mounting hole until the integral switch latch tabs lock it into place.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
5. Close and latch the hood.
BRACKET
REMOVAL
1. Remove the hood ajar switch from the mounting bracket (3).
2. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the hood ajar switch bracket to the rivet nuts (2) in the left fender inner shield (1).
3. Remove the hood ajar switch bracket from the left fender inner shield.
INSTALLATION
1. Check to be certain that the two rivet nuts (2) that secure the hood ajar switch bracket screws to the left fender inner shield (1) are properly installed and in good condition.
2. Position the hood ajar switch bracket (3) onto the left fender inner shield.
3. Install and tighten the two screws (4) that secure the hood ajar switch bracket to the left fender inner shield. Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
4. Install a new hood ajar switch into the mounting bracket.