FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: What's the removal procedure for the rear hood seal?
A:
The removal procedure is to remove the push-in retainers, work the hood seal off by pulling the seal straight away from the flange starting on either side then remove the seal from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the fasteners that secure the hood latch?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before removing the hood latch striker?
A:
You will need to open the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the proper way to install a hood latch striker?
A:
The proper way is to install the hood striker to the hood, install the fasteners to retain the hood strike to the hood then close the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the fasteners securing the hood latch?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the proper way to remove the hood latch?
A:
The proper way is to remove the hood latch fasteners and the hood latch, then disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the fasteners that retain the hood strike?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the installation procedure for the front hood seal?
A:
The installation procedure is to align the front hood seal and the push-in retainers to the hood, install the seal by pushing the retainers into the hood, and seat all of the retainers fully.
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01/11/2022 Q: Under what conditions should you have the proper alignment before you tighten the mounting bolts?
A:
You should ensure that you have the proper alignment before you tighten the mounting bolts after removing the hood latch assembly, after loosening the mounting fasteners, or after changing the hood adjustment.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the removal procedure for the front hood seal?
A:
The removal procedure is to use the J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers and remove the front hood seal from the hood.
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