How do you remove a latch from a radiator?
Open the hood. Remove any covers that are blocking access to the latch. Draw a line around the latch for installation reference. Remove the latch retaining nuts that are securing it to the radiator support. Disconnect the hood release cable and spring. This is located on the back of the latch assembly.
How do you install a new hood latch?
Install the hood release cable and spring to the new latch. Install the new latch assembly by bolting it to the radiator support. Do not tighten all the way. Using the line that was drawn in the beginning, place the new latch assembly into the original position.
Why is the hood latch on my car not working?
Our most common scenario: Pull the hood release and the hood doesn’t budge. But pull the inside release while someone presses the hood down, and the latch trips. There are usually a couple of things, happening concurrently, that cause this. • The latch mechanism is sticky from corrosion and/or dirt.
How can I repair the latch on my car?
Close the hood to verify the latch and hood engage properly. Check and adjust the hood bumpers on each side to verify that they are slightly compressed when the hood is closed. Open hood and reinstall covers over latch assembly. Close the hood to verify repair.
Open the hood. Remove any covers that are blocking access to the latch. Draw a line around the latch for installation reference. Remove the latch retaining nuts that are securing it to the radiator support. Disconnect the hood release cable and spring. This is located on the back of the latch assembly.
Install the hood release cable and spring to the new latch. Install the new latch assembly by bolting it to the radiator support. Do not tighten all the way. Using the line that was drawn in the beginning, place the new latch assembly into the original position.
Our most common scenario: Pull the hood release and the hood doesn’t budge. But pull the inside release while someone presses the hood down, and the latch trips. There are usually a couple of things, happening concurrently, that cause this. • The latch mechanism is sticky from corrosion and/or dirt.
Close the hood to verify the latch and hood engage properly. Check and adjust the hood bumpers on each side to verify that they are slightly compressed when the hood is closed. Open hood and reinstall covers over latch assembly. Close the hood to verify repair.