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Hood Latch Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
  3. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the connector tabs from the body.
    G11273497Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the connector from the body.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
  6. Disconnect the hood release cable.
    Fig 1: Hood Release Cable Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11273498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts.
  8. Remove the hood latch. (See HOOD LATCH INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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