ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Replacement
Hood Latch Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. For the sedan only, remove the upper grilles. Refer to Grille Replacement (See: Grille/Service and Repair/Grille Replacement) in Exterior Trim.
3. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.
4. Remove the hood latch bolts.
5. Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
6. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.