Hood Latch Replacement

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Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the hood latch switch connector (A), then detach the connector clip (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Hood Latch Switch Connector And Detaching Connector Clip
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Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (C) from the body.
Disconnect the hood opener cable (D) from the hood latch. Take care not to bend or 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 shown in Fig 2.
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and 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 3 on ADJUSTMENT ).
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.

Fig 2: Installing Hood Latch

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