RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
Vehicle Theft Security Hood Ajar Switch - Removal
Bracket
BRACKET
1. Remove the hood ajar switch (2) from the mounting bracket (3). See: Switch.
2. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the hood ajar switch bracket to the two rivet nuts (1) in the right front load beam (6).
3. Remove the hood ajar switch mounting bracket from the inboard side of the right front load beam.
Striker
STRIKER
NOTE: The hood ajar switch striker is 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 a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, pry the rearward end of the hood ajar switch striker (2) away from the inner hood panel
reinforcement (1) far enough to disengage the integral retainers from their mounting holes.
3. Remove the striker from the inner hood panel reinforcement and discard.
Switch
SWITCH