Does your Nissan hood no longer stay as firmly bolted as it did before? Or, does it jam whenever you try opening the hood? It could be time to replace your Nissans Hood Latch. The hood safeguards your engine and its essential parts from road debris and climate conditions, but its equally important for it to be easily accessible when your Nissan is due for servicing, maintenance, and repairs. The latch is what releases the hood and allows it to open when you need it to and holds down the hood when youre driving down the road. If the hood isnt latched firmly while youre driving, it could disengage, open mid-drive, block your view, and damage your windshield. These latches can be warped or worn after a minor wreck or fall prey to everyday wear and tear.
The Hood Latch is one of the simplest parts of your Nissan. When the hood is shut, the latch slides over a catch, and a spring snaps the latch in place and locks it down. When you try to open the hood, the cable opens, allowing the latch to bypass the catch. You can then typically slide your fingers under the hood to release it.
You may be able to replace your hood latch and assembly on your own, but it may be complicated depending on your Nissan year. Youll also want to consider replacing the latch assembly all at once, as well as the hook and eye.
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Fits 370Z, Z