NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body or related parts.
Remove the front grille cover.
Remove the clips, and release the hooks (A) from the body, then remove the hood latch cover (B).
For some models: Remove the clip (A), then disconnect and detach the hood latch switch connector (B).
Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.
Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood latch. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and hood latch switch connector is plugged in properly (for some models).
Adjust the hood latch alignment.
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
Water Pump Inspection
Remove the right front wheel.
Remove the splash shield.
Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolts (A).
Remove the drive belt.
Remove the ...
Using the Tailgate Open Handle
Models with remote transmitter
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked.
All models
Pull up the tailgate open handle and lift open
the tailgate.
To close the tailgate, grab ...
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are
opened
without the key, or remote transmitter.
■ When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermitt ...