Hood Latch: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the hood latch release cable and conduit.
1. Connect the cable.
2. Engage the cable conduit.
Fig 1: Connecting Hood Latch Release Cable & Conduit
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Position the hood latch with alignment marks and install the bolts.

Fig 2: Installing Hood Latch Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Install the hood latch nut.

Fig 3: Installing Hood Latch Nut - With Torque Specification
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Verify the hood alignment.
Adjust the hood latch.
1. Loosen the bolts.
2. Loosen the nut.
3. Align the hood latch with the hood latch striker.
Tighten the hood latch bolts and nut.
CAUTION:
- Make sure the hood latch is fully engaged.
Fig 5: Tightening Hood Latch Bolts And Nut - With Torque Specifications
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Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.
- Repeat previous steps as necessary.