# Hood latch, replace.

Unlatch hood so that it sits up on its hinge, do not lift hood. |
Remove 3 clips from top edge of plastic grille.(green arrows) Remove 2 screws from lower edge, one inboard by kidney grille, the other out under the low beam light. (blue arrows) |
Pull grille straight out and off headlights. |
Remove plastic cover behind left headlights by twisting 1/4 turn clips. |
Remove the two 10mm bolts from hood latch. |
Pull latch out of radiator support with the cable. Turn over and remove plastic cover by prying on locking section (arrowed). |
Disengage cable by pulling outer cable away from latch. Once outer cable is clear, pull inner cable through slot in latch then release, allowing the white cable end to come away from the mechanism. |

### Installation:

It is recommended to change the hood release cable at the same time as the latch.
The release cable must be fitted entirely before installation of the latch.
Lubricate latch with grease. |
If necessary, adjust hood. |

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson