RAM 4500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
Hood Ajar Switch Striker
Removal
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.
Installation
STRIKER
NOTE: The hood ajar switch striker cap is not intended for reuse. If the striker cap is removed from the hood inner reinforcement for any
reason, it must be replaced.
1. Position the new hood ajar switch striker (2) to the mounting holes in the inner hood panel reinforcement (1) over the hood ajar switch (3).
2. Using hand pressure, press the hood ajar switch striker upward into the mounting holes in the inner hood panel reinforcement until both integral
retainers are fully engaged.
3. Close and latch the hood.