Body

Hood Latch

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
01020304050118N·mlb·ft
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Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to Section 501-08.
  2. Remove the 2 hood latch bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 11 N·m.
  3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch.
    1. Release the cable conduit.
    1. Disconnect the cable.
  4. Remove the hood latch.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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