FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: How to replace the hood front seal?
A:
The hood front weatherstrip is held in place with 20 plastic retainers that are part of the weatherstrip. You should carefully pull the weatherstrip to the right/left to release from the retainers on the sight shield.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many nuts attach to the hood hinge?
A:
There are 2 nuts that attach the hood hinge.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the hood primary and secondary latch?
A:
You should remove the front compartment front sight shields and then disconnect the release cable from the hood primary latch.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the hood hinge?
A:
You should first remove the hood and the air inlet grille panel side sear. Then, you should mark the location of the hinge to the hood and upper rail with a grease pencil to aid in alignment.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the hood rear weatherstrip?
A:
The hood rear weatherstrip is held in place with 7 plastic retainers that are part of the weatherstrip. You should carefully pull the weatherstrip to the right/left to release from the retainers on the air inlet grille.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many bolts attach to the hood primary latch bracket?
A:
5 Bolts attach the hood primary latch bracket.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many bolts attach the hood primary and secondary latch?
A:
2 Bolts attach the hood primary and secondary latch.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the hood primary latch bracket?
A:
You should remove the front bumper fascia and the front bumper fascia upper support and disconnect the harness from the bracket.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the hood hinge nut?
A:
The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the hood primary and secondary latch bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 10 Nm (89 lb in).
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