Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual page 972

ZB
HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY CATCH (Continued)
Fig. 4 HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY CATCH
1 - FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 - HOOD OPENING LATCH & SAFETY CATCH
Fig. 5 HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE
1 - HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY
2 - RELEASE LEVER
3 - LATCH CABLE END
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the hood latch cable to the release
lever.
(2) Install the hood latch and align with marks
made previously.
(3) Install and tighten the nuts to 12 N·m (9 ft.
lbs.)
(4) Check the hood fit and adjust if required.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND
FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS)
LATCH RELEASE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY CATCH -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screws and remove the handle
assembly from the bumper beam. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6 HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE
1 - HOOD REMOTE RELEASE ASSEMBLY
2 - FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
INSTALLATION
(1) Route the cable from the lower fascia opening
to the latch.
(2) Attach the handle to the bumper beam and
install the screws.
(3) Install the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY CATCH -
INSTALLATION)
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