LATCH
REMOVAL
1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hood latch (3) on the upper radiator crossmember.
2. Disconnect the latch cable (1) from the latch (3).
3. Separate the cable (2) from the latch (3).
4. Remove the bolts (2) and remove the latch (3).
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the hood latch cable (1 and 2) to the hood latch (3).
2. Position the hood latch (3) to the upper radiator crossmember and loosely install the two bolts (2) that secure the latch to the crossmember.
3. Align the hood latch (3) to the upper radiator crossmember using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 13.5 N·m (10 ft. lbs.).
4. If required, adjust the hood to the correct position (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS).