Hood Latch Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the upper face. (See UPPER FACE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
Disconnect the connector.

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Disconnect the hood release cable.

Fig 1: Hood Latch Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the bolts.
Remove the hood latch. (See HOOD LATCH INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.