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Hood Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Set plate (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Intake air guide (See INTAKE AIR GUIDE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Shroud upper member (See SHROUD UPPER MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Crash zone sensor cover (See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US/CANADA) .)
  3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    NOTE:
    • Inspect the continuity when the hood is open and closed.
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    • If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch.