For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Reach underneath the hood ajar switch and hold the mounting nut while removing the hood ajar mounting bolt.
3. After the mounting bolt and nut are removed, push the hood ajar switch upward from below.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the hood ajar switch.
5. Remove the hood ajar switch.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the hood ajar switch with the mounting bolt and nut and tighten to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
2. Connect the electrical connector to the hood ajar switch.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.