Hood Latch Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

Detach the clip (A), then disconnect the security hood switch connector (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Security Hood Switch Connector And Clip
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Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.

Fig 2: Hood Latch And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to each location on the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Adjust the hood latch alignment (see HOOD ADJUSTMENT ).
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.

Fig 3: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Location On Hood Latch

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