Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure


Caution: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.


1. Open and support the hood.
2. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.




3. Remove the hood latch bolts.
4. Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
2. Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
3. Install the hood latch bolts.
4. Tighten the hood latch bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

5. Slowly close the hood and check latch operation.
6. Open the hood.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Close the hood.