Hood Latch Control Handle and Cable

Removal

1. From inside vehicle, open hood (16612). If cable is broken, reach through radiator grille (8200) and behind hood latch (16700) to pull on latch lever.

2. Remove two screws securing hood latch to radiator support assembly and take off hood latch assembly with attached cable.

3. Unhook hood latch cable from stud on hood latch lever.

4. Pry out hood latch cable grommet from notch in hood latch.

5. Inside vehicle, remove left-hand cowl side trim panel (02344).

6. Remove two screws securing hood latch control handle and cable (16916).

7. With help of assistant to route cable in engine compartment, remove hood latch control handle and cable from inside cab.

Installation

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.

2. Tighten cable and handle assembly screws to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in).

3. Adjust hood latch and tighten screws to 22-34 Nm (16-25 lb-ft).

   Hood Latch and Cable Assembly

   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	N804222-S100	U-Nut
   2	16747	Hood Latch Support Brace
   3	16916	Hood Latch Control Handle and Cable
   4	N803878-S307	Screw and Washer
   5	12A650	Powertrain Control Module
   6	16612	Hood
   7	N623333-S100	U-Nut
   8	16C644	Hood Assist Spring
   9	N606688-S43B	Screw and Washer
   10	16907	Hood Latch Control Clip
   11	16700	Hood Latch
   12	N802141-S58	Screw and Washer
   A	—	Tighten to 3-4 Nm (27-35 Lb-In)
   B	—	Tighten to 22-34 Nm (16-25 Lb-Ft)