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Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement Primary Hood Latch Spring

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 163094  Size: SH
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Release the self-locking screw on the radiator cover.
  3. Remove the left and center radiator cover.
  4. Remove the hood release cable retainer screw.
  5. Remove the hood release cable retainer bracket.
  6. Remove the hood release cable from the latch spring. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
  7. Remove the primary hood latch spring from the core-support.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 163094  Size: SH
  1. Install the primary hood latch spring to the core-support.
  2. Install the hood release cable to the latch spring. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
  3. Install the hood release cable retainer screw.
  4. Install the hood release cable retainer bracket.
  5. Provide ample tension to the hood release cable prior to tightening the retainer screw.
  6. Install the left (driver's side) radiator cover.
  7. Seat the self-locking screw.
  8. Lower the hood.