For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise the hood.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. From underneath the front of the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the latch.
4. Remove the primary hood latch spring.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the primary hood latch spring.
2. Connect the cable to the latch.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Close the hood. Inspect the latch operation and fit.
5. Adjust the latch as required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .