Hyundai Elantra AD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Hood Latch Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 60Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 90Automatic Transmission — 92Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 31Steering — 20Restraints — 50Brake System — 63Body (Interior and Exterior) — 214Body Electrical System — 221Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 71
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

[Lower Hood Latch Assembly]
  1. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover")
  2. Loosen the retaining clips and remove the duct (A).
  3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable (A).
  4. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the wiring harness clips.
  5. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and disconnect the filler neck assembly.

    Tightening torque: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

  6. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the hood latch assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
    • Make sure the hood latches/unlatches and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the latch alignment.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or grommets or fasteners).

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