FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the hood latch support?
A:
You should open the hood, remove the electrical harness from the hood latch support bracket, remove the hood latch from the hood latch support bracket, remove the four bolts from the hood latch support bracket, reposition the hood latch release cable from the hood latch support bracket and remove the hood latch support bracket from the upper radiator tie bar.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you remove the hood latch?
A:
You can open the hood, mark the hood latch to the hood latch support bracket with a grease pencil, remove the nuts from the hood latch, disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the hood release cable retainer and remove the hood latch from the hood latch support bracket.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood latch release handle?
A:
You need to remove the left IP Insulator Panel, remove the bolts from the hood release handle base, remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle, then remove the hood release handle from the instrument panel.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you disassemble the hood hinge?
A:
You can remove the hood, the hood rear side seal, the hood assist rod, and the hood hinge.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the hood latch nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 6 Nm (53 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the hood release handle base bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 2 N.m (18 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the seal-hood rear side?
A:
You need to open the hood, pull the rear side hood seal from the pinch-weld flange and motor compartment flange, remove the rear side hood seal from the vehicle, then clean any adhesive from the pinch-weld flange and motor compartment flange surface.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the fender bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 6 Nm (53 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the hood latch support bracket bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the seal-hood rear side?
A:
You should remove the protective backing paper from the adhesive on the rear side hood seal, install the rear side hood seal to the pinch-weld flange and motor compartment flange, press the side rear hood seal onto the pinch-weld flange and motor compartment flange until the adhesive is fully adhered, then close the hood.
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