Durango 2WD V6-3.7L (2009)
Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
Vehicle Theft Security Hood Ajar Switch - Removal
Striker
STRIKER
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with two hood ajar switches are also equipped with two strikers.
NOTE: The hood ajar switch strikers are not intended for reuse. If the striker is removed from the hood inner reinforcement for any reason,
it must be replaced.
1. Unlatch and open the hood.
2. Using hand pressure, slide the hood ajar switch striker (2) toward the large end of the keyed mounting hole (3) in the inner hood panel
reinforcement (1) far enough to disengage it.
3. Remove the striker from the inner hood panel reinforcement and discard.
Switch
SWITCH
NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with two hood ajar switches.
1. Unlatch and open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system, a technician
trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from the high voltage battery pack.
3. From the top of the left or right front fender inner shield, squeeze the two hood ajar switch latch tabs (1) together and pull the switch upward out of