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

Hood Open Switch Removal and Installation

Hood Open Switch Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Reach underneath the hood open switch and hold the mounting nut while removing the hood open mounting bolt.
3. After the mounting bolt and nut are removed, push the hood open switch upward from below.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the hood open switch.




5. Remove the hood open switch.

Hood Open Switch Installation

1. Install the hood open switch with the mounting bolt and nut.

Tighten:
Tighten the hood open switch mounting bolt to 4 N.m (35 lb.in).

2. Connect the electrical connector to the hood open switch.




3. Connect the negative battery cable.