How do you install a new hood latch?

How do you install a new hood latch?

Difficulty

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove any covers that are blocking access to the latch.
3. Draw a line around the latch for installation reference.
4. Remove the latch retaining nuts that are securing it to the radiator support.
5. Disconnect the hood release cable and spring.

What is a hood latch?

The hood latch is an extremely simple latch. When the hood is closed, the latch slides over what is called a catch, and a spring covers the latch to keep it snug. When you pull the knob inside the car to open the hood, the hood latch cable opens the latch, allowing it to bypass the catch and open.

What are Aero catches?

AeroCatch Bonnet Pin Panel Fasteners are a shear pin latch system providing a modern solution to panel fastening. Each AeroCatch fastener can be top or side mounted to the panel, features adjustable strike, corrosion resistant, lightweight high strength construction and optional key for added security.

What are the best hood pins?

Best car hood pins – Buying Guide

• STETION Quick Release Latch License Plate Lock Clip 1.25″ Diameter Aluminum Alloy Car Hood Pins Lock…
• Spectre Performance 42563 Stainless Steel Hood Pin Clip.
• Topfire Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch for Jeep Wrangler JK, JKU Rubicon Sahara Sport 2007-2018, N…

What is the point of hood pins?

But did you know they actually serve an important purpose? These pins keep the hood buttoned down in the event the main latch should fail – preventing the hood panel from flying open at speed. This often happens after accidents, that’s why many racetracks require hood pins to be fitted on competition cars.

Are hood pins safe?

proper hood pins are VERY safe… most race classes require cars to use them. I personally wouldn’t remove the hood latch to mount them… but that’s just me. As long as they are secure and the pins hold in good, I say go ahead and use them.

Are hood pins necessary?

nope not necessary at all especially on a stock hood with two working latches. they look cool though. I recommend the stick on appearance pins if you don’t want to drill holes into a perfectly good hood.

Do all carbon fiber hoods need hood pins?

Are hood pins required for a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood? Hood pins are not necessary when buying a carbon fiber hood if it comes with an OEM metal latch, but we do recommend them as a safety precaution.