Hood Latch Replacement

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Remove the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the hood latch switch connector (A), then remove the connector clip from the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch Switch Connector
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Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch And Bolts
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Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch as indicated by the arrows.
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you close the hood.
- Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 4 on HOOD ADJUSTMENT ).
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Hood Latch Grease Area
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