FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: How to remove the hood rear seal?
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You need to remove the rear hood seal retainers. Then you can remove the rear hood seal from the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What tools do you need to remove the hood rear seal?
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You need to prepare the J 38778 door trim pad and garnish clip remover.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the bolts securing the hood latch bolt?
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The recommended torque is 27 Nm (20 lb.ft.).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the secondary hood latch?
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You need to install the secondary hood latch to the hood. Then you can position the tab into the slot and install the hood latch bolt.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the hood rear seal?
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After installing the rear hood seal to the hood, you need to push the retainers into the hood to retain the rear hood seal.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the bolts securing the hood to the hinge?
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The recommended torque is 25 Nm.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood hinge?
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You need to remove the air inlet panel grille. After raising and supporting the hood, you can remove the hinge.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood pop-up spring?
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You need to use a suitable flat-bladed tool to push on the hood-mounted end of the spring outward. Then you can remove the spring from the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the hood pop-up spring?
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You need to insert the spring into the hood retainers. Then you can install the spring to the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the secondary hood latch?
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You need to remove the hood latch bolt. Then you can remove the secondary hood latch from the hood.
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