FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: How do you install the hood front seal?
A:
You can position the front hood seal to the hood and install the push-in retainers to secure the front hood seal to the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the bolts to secure the hinge to the motor compartment?
A:
You can tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the bolts to secure the hood latch to the vehicle?
A:
You can tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when tightening the fasteners?
A:
You can tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to carefully work the seal off the hood from side to side?
A:
You can use a trim pad clip removal tool.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you replace the hood latch?
A:
You can remove the bolts that secure the hood latch to the vehicle, disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch and remove the hood latch.
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01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to scribe the location of the hood hinge on the hood?
A:
You can use a wax pencil.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you replace the hood bumper?
A:
You can open the hood and remove the front hood bumpers from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you install the hood bumper?
A:
You can position the hood bumpers to the opening in the upper tie bar and turn the hood bumpers clockwise until the height (A) of 16 mm (5/8 in) is achieved.
By BobGM Specialist
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