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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the hood lower latch connector (A).
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  2. Disconnect the hood latch wiring (A).
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  3. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the hood lower latch assembly (A).
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  4. Disconnect the hood latch cable (A) and remove the hood latch (B).
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  5. To install, reverse removal procedure.

    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.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners)