FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: What's the installation procedure for the secondary hood latch?
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The installation procedure is to install the secondary hood latch to the hood, position the tab into the slot, then install the hood latch bolt and tighten it to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the hood to hinge bolts?
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The recommended torque is 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the removal procedure for the secondary hood latch?
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The removal procedure is to remove the hood latch bolt, then remove the secondary hood latch from the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the primary latch bracket bolts?
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The recommended torque is 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood release cable from the latch?
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You will need to place a screwdriver into the cable clip, remove the cable then pry the cable housing from the latch.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the hood pop-up spring?
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You may need to insert the spring into the hood retainers to install the spring in the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the installation procedure for the rear hood seal?
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The installation procedure is to install the rear hood seal to the hood, then push the retainers into the hood to retain the rear hood seal.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood hinge?
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You will need to remove the air inlet panel grille then raise and support the hood, then remove the hinge to the fender nut and the hinge to the fender bolt, then mark the position of the hinge to the hood and remove the hinge to the hood bolts and the hinge.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood pop-up spring?
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You will need to push on the hood-mounted end of the spring outward to remove the spring from the hood using a suitable flat-bladed tool.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the proper way to remove the hood primary latch?
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The proper way is to remove the hood release cable from the latch, remove the primary latch support bolts to the radiator, and the primary latch with the bracket, and the bracket.
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