RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
Hood Latch
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hood latch (1) on the upper radiator crossmember.
2. Remove the two bolts (3) that secure the hood latch to the upper radiator crossmember.
3. Disconnect the hood latch cable (2) from the hood latch and remove the latch.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the hood latch cable (2) to the hood latch (1).
2. Position the hood latch to the upper radiator crossmember and loosely install the two bolts (3) that secure the latch to the crossmember.
3. Align the hood latch to the upper radiator crossmember using the reference marks made during the Removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 11
Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
4. If required, adjust the hood to the correct position .