Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement Right Side

1. Mark the perimeter of the latch using a grease pencil.
2. Remove the latch bolts and the latch from the latch bracket.



3. Disconnect the cable sheath grommet from the latch.
4. Disconnect the cable end from the latch.

1. Install the cable end into the catch on the latch.
2. Install the cable sheath grommet into the slotted hole in the latch.



3. Align the latch within the marked area.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the bolts attaching the latch.

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement Left Side

1. Remove the plenum air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement in Wiper/Washer Systems.



2. Mark the perimeter of the latch using a grease pencil.
3. Remove the bolts attaching the latch.



4. Remove the cable from the push-in retainer attaching the cable sheath to the wheelhouse panel.
5. Disconnect the cable sheath grommet from the latch.
6. Disconnect the cable end from the latch.

1. Install the cable end into the catch on the latch.
2. Install the cable sheath grommet into the slotted hole in the latch.



3. Install the hood latch and attaching bolts.
4. Align the latch within the marked area.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Tighten the hood latch bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

6. Install the cable sheath to the push -in retainer.



7. Install the plenum air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement in Wiper/Washer Systems.