| Component Location |

| 1. Hood latch assembly |
Replacement 1. Pull out the hood latch release handle. 2. Separate the hood latch release handle cable (A).
Replacement 1. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Cover") 2.
Inspection The following section describes how to diagnose faults using a diagnostic instrument. 1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, and turn on the GDS.
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.