Hood Latch Replacement - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Openers
Hood Latch Replacement
NOTE:
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A)
from the body.
Fastener locations
~:
801t, 3
8
6x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m 11.0 kgf·m, 7.2Ibf·ft)
2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the
hood latch. Take care not to bend the cable.
20-108
3. Instali the hood latch in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
• Apply multipurpose grease to each location of
the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
Make sure the hood opener cable is connected
properly.
Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you
close the hood.
• Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 3 on
page 20-87).
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks
securely.