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Chrysler PT Cruiser Hood Latch
The Hood Latch in Chrysler PT Cruiser cars is quite useful to lock the hood in such a way that it does not open during the car operation. Location of this component is placed beneath the front part of the hood to guarantee that the critical areas such as the engine, the radiator and the battery are shielded. Chrysler PT Cruiser models" is equipped with the mechanism called "Hood Latch", which would keep the hood closed but could easily be opened in case of necessity. Although the overview does not contain the information on the differences in types or styles of Hood Latch for various PT Cruiser years, the primary purpose rests in its contribution to vehicle safety and to provide shield to other parts. In total, the Hood Latch is an important part of the design of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that the car will be reliable and safe, especially as far as the main systems are concerned.
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How do you remove and install the hood latch and release cable on Chrysler PT Cruiser?A: This is done by opening the Hood, and using the prop rod to hold it in position then drawing marks around the new hood latch assembly to aid in alignment of the new latch. Thirdly, you have to take out the bolts, and then unbolt the latch assembly from the radiator support then, disconnect the release cable from the hood latch assembly. For installation, make sure the hood latch assembly fits into its marked position on the radiator support then put in the nuts and tighten them in order to ensure that the operation of the hood latch is smooth and as required adjust it until it assumes the right position. The cable can be removed by disconnecting it from the hood latch, unhooking it from the clips on the radiator support and taking out the left front kick panel inside the car to get access to the bolts of the handle of the hood release. You can now take out the bolts that connect the hood release handle/cable assembly to the cowl panel, then there is a push-in retainer coupled with a cable grommet that needs to be unclip from the firewall below the dash. Take a piece of heavy string or flexible wire and fix it to the engine compartment end of cables and then pull through the fire wall to the vehicle. For installation, take the string or wire and attach it to the new cable and using the same process reverse it back through the firewall in to the engine compartment then follow the rest of steps in reverse order.
