Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
Hood Ajar Switch Striker Cap
Removal
STRIKER CAP
NOTE: The hood ajar switch striker cap 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. Pry the hood ajar switch (3) striker cap (1) away from the mounting hole (2) in the inner hood panel reinforcement far enough to disengage the cap
from its mounting hole.
3. Remove the striker cap from the inner hood panel reinforcement and discard.
Installation
STRIKER CAP
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 cap (1) to the mounting hole (2) in the inner hood panel reinforcement over the hood ajar switch (3).
2. Using hand pressure, press the hood ajar switch striker cap upward into the mounting hole in the inner hood panel reinforcement until it is fully
engaged in the mounting hole.
3. Close and latch the hood.