How to replace the hood latch and hood release cable on Mazda Protege?

To replace the latch first, make a line to follow around the latch to be used as a guide, then loosen the hood latch mounting bolts then remove the latch. To disconnect the hood release cable, push the retaining clip close to the latch off of the cable and push the cable off of the latch assembly. To install, repeat the process of removal, being careful not to remove the latch in such a way that the hood fits into a locked position and the bumpers are slightly compressed upon. In order to change the cable, unscrew it off the latch and attach a strip of thin wire or string to the end. Disassemble all the remaining cable retaining clips, loosen the driver side kick panel of the passenger compartment, strip the hood release lever of its mounting bolts and drag the cable and grommet back until you see the wire/string. Install a grommet on the new cable and connect the wire or string with the old one. Installation Pull the wire or the string through the firewall to the inside of the engine compartment and then insert the cable grommet with your fingers pushing the cable grommet to the correct installation position through the firewall on the inside of the passenger compartment.

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Mazda Protege Hood Latch

The Mazda Protege Hood Latch provides essential safety by ensuring that the hood remains firmly closed, preventing the wind from blowing it wide open and injuring the driver or the engine bay, which houses vital engine components. The latch system in a Mazda, similar to most passenger cars, consists of three components, the interior handle, which is located low by the steering column; a steel cable that transmits the force of the pull; and the spring-loaded latch system, which is located under the front lip of the hood. The back part of the handle is pulled firmly by tugging, after which a small secondary catch on the latch assembly should be pulled by hand when at the front of the car to avoid it opening accidentally during driving. In other model years Mazda has maintained this factory arrangement, although it is occasionally augmented with extra hood pins by enthusiasts who track their Protege, which is a backup measure that ensures that the panel is held in place by the Hood Latch even in the event of a high-speed failure. So the key difference is not the inner hardware, which remains the same, but the presence or absence of simple pins to add additional security to the factory latch. Whether it is trim or year, despite everything, a Mazda owner has the advantage of reliable access during routine check-ups, and the Hood Latch is needed to protect the engine, radiator, and battery against debris and weather.

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Q: How to replace the hood latch and hood release cable on Mazda Protege?
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To replace the latch first, make a line to follow around the latch to be used as a guide, then loosen the hood latch mounting bolts then remove the latch. To disconnect the hood release cable, push the retaining clip close to the latch off of the cable and push the cable off of the latch assembly. To install, repeat the process of removal, being careful not to remove the latch in such a way that the hood fits into a locked position and the Bumpers are slightly compressed upon. In order to change the cable, unscrew it off the latch and attach a strip of thin wire or string to the end. Disassemble all the remaining cable retaining clips, loosen the driver side kick panel of the passenger compartment, strip the hood release lever of its mounting bolts and drag the cable and grommet back until you see the wire/string. Install a grommet on the new cable and connect the wire or string with the old one. Installation Pull the wire or the string through the firewall to the inside of the engine compartment and then insert the cable grommet with your fingers pushing the cable grommet to the correct installation position through the firewall on the inside of the passenger compartment.