How do you pop the hood on a 2002 Toyota Corolla?
Above the grille, in the gap between the bonnet and the radiator panel, there will be a toggle catch which you pull to one side as you lift the hood up. You can then lift the bonnet (hood) open.
How do you open the hood on a 2001 Toyota Corolla?
How to Open a Corolla Hood
- Pull the latch under the steering wheel to release the hood.
- Move the the front of the car and reach between the hood and the body of the car.
- Press upward on the latch under the front of the hood to release the secondary latch.
- Lift up the hood and use the rod to prop the hood up.
Where is the hood latch on a Toyota Corolla?
To open the hood on a Toyota pull the hood release under the dashboard, on the driver’s side of the car. Pull the lever then go to the front of the car. Slide your hand under the hood just above the grille. Press on the hood latch to one side as you lift the hood up.
How do you open an engine hood?
If the hood release is at the front, look around and through the grill and feel under the grill and behind the bumper to find a handle, lever, arm, or button. Then press, push, or pull it from front to back and side to side until it releases the hood.
Popping the hood on your Corolla is a two step process, you need to release the hood latch inside your Corolla and then you need to release the safety latch under your hood in the front of your Corolla. The video above shows you the location of both hood latches.
Why does the hood not open on my Toyota Corolla?
Sometimes, the hood on Toyotas gets stuck and won’t pop up after the interior latch is released. If this occurs on your Corolla, simply pull up on the hood and it should pop up for you to release the second latch. Sometimes, especially on older Corollas, you may have difficulty getting your hood to latch when you close it.
Why is the hood latch on my Toyota not closing?
The main issue with my hood latch is that it just wouldn’t stay down. It always hovered an inch or so above where it was supposed to be when in the down and locked position. This is the hood latch that was the culprit.
How do you remove a latch on a Toyota?
Either way, you need to remove the old latch. To do so, use a 10mm socket or wrench to remove the 3 bolts holding it in place. Once you have the latch out, it is still connected by the release cable. Use a pliers to pull the release cable out of its notch, then thread the ball end out of its catch.