H2 V8-6.2L (2008)
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The 2007 and older (1) and 2008-2009 (2) latch support brackets are shown above. Note that the latch fastener clinch nuts of the replacement
bracket are on the opposite side, so the newer model latch will install to the driver side of the bracket, rather than the passenger side.
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The 2007 and older (1) and 2008-2009 (2) latches are shown above. As noted previously, because of the mounting scheme change, the newer latch
will mount on the opposite side of the new latch bracket.
Tip
The current model hood latch includes a hood ajar switch. When redundant, the switch can be detached before installation by removing the rivet
(1), noted above.
Note:
When installing the new latch, the original hood release cable can be reused. The original cable is slightly longer than the 2008-2009 cable, so
inspect the cable routing to ensure there are no sharp bends/kinks that could increase release efforts.
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The graphics above show the 2007 and older bracket/latch installed (1) and the 2008-2009 bracket/latch installed (2), along with the proper release
cable routing. Note that for the 2008-2009 bracket/latch, if the switch is not removed from the latch, the harness connector can be clipped to the
latch bracket.
