Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the active air flap (AAF), if necessary.
Loosen the hood latch (A) mounting bolts and clip.
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Loosening Hood Latch Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the hood latch connector (A) and remove the hood latch wiring mounting clips.

Fig 2: Locating Hood Latch Connector
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Disconnect the hood latch release handle cable (B) and hood latch wiring (C) from the hood latch assembly (A).

Fig 3: Locating Hood Latch Assembly, Hood Latch Release Handle Cable And Hood Latch Wiring
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Information
- Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Adjust the latch alignment.