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Hood Latch Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
  2. Remove the upper face. (See UPPER FACE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    G14583545Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the hood release cable.
    Fig 1: Hood Release Cable, Hood Latch And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G14583546Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts.
  6. Remove the hood latch. (See Hood latch Installation Note .)
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.