Hood latch

kittens · 01-09-2014, 12:55 PM

Are they the two weird shaped objects on the front inside of the hood surrounding the spring? I think one is loose because the left side of my hood won't shut all the way

How do I tighten or make the hood even? I researched a little and it's happened to others but I can't figure out how to tighten it (do I need a screwdriver)? I can't find any screw holes

Grindkiezer · 01-09-2014, 01:06 PM

There should be a little "push snap" that you just pop out with a screw driver and the you and twist the latch itself clockwise/counter in order to fix your hood. If it isn't latching that means that you need to back the latch out more. So turn it counter clockwise

Edit: Look for this

kittens · 01-09-2014, 02:01 PM

Bear with me because I must be blind:

Is this the latch? Just to the right of the stick to hold up the hood

kittens · 01-09-2014, 02:02 PM

Or the thing with the spring on it whih looks more like your picture? I see two of what I show but only one of the thing that looks like your picture lol

SouthArk370Z · 01-09-2014, 03:30 PM

The "thing with the spring" is the safety hook.

There is a plastic "body rivet" that holds the shroud that fits over the latch. It's on the left side of the latch in your picture (the driver side latch). Remove the rivet (use a small screwdriver to pry the center pin up about 3/4" and then the whole rivet will pull out) and slide the shroud off of the latch. Adjust the latch. Reassemble.

kittens · 01-09-2014, 06:46 PM

Amazingly after giving the latch a turn without unscrewing anything, it sets correctly again. Thanks everyone!

Justice97 · 01-09-2014, 08:08 PM

LOL at image change.

kittens · 01-09-2014, 11:59 PM

wtf happened with the image lol either tinypic uses temp links or someone changed it on purpose

Got_Z · 01-10-2014, 01:09 AM

Strong pedophile thread...

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SouthArk370Z · 01-10-2014, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got_Z

Strong pedophile thread...

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So you don't think the weak pedophiles will like it? heehee

Got_Z · 01-10-2014, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

So you don't think the weak pedophiles will like it? heehee

I don't know what to think anymore! LOL!

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01-09-2014, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Hood latch Are they the two weird shaped objects on the front inside of the hood surrounding the spring? I think one is loose because the left side of my hood won't shut all the way How do I tighten or make the hood even? I researched a little and it's happened to others but I can't figure out how to tighten it (do I need a screwdriver)? I can't find any screw holes

01-09-2014, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	There should be a little "push snap" that you just pop out with a screw driver and the you and twist the latch itself clockwise/counter in order to fix your hood. If it isn't latching that means that you need to back the latch out more. So turn it counter clockwise Edit: Look for this kittens likes this. __________________ Z Last edited by Grindkiezer; 01-09-2014 at 01:11 PM.

01-09-2014, 03:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	The "thing with the spring" is the safety hook. There is a plastic "body rivet" that holds the shroud that fits over the latch. It's on the left side of the latch in your picture (the driver side latch). Remove the rivet (use a small screwdriver to pry the center pin up about 3/4" and then the whole rivet will pull out) and slide the shroud off of the latch. Adjust the latch. Reassemble. kittens likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-09-2014, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	LOL at image change. Eagle likes this.

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01-09-2014, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Bear with me because I must be blind: Is this the latch? Just to the right of the stick to hold up the hood

01-09-2014, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Or the thing with the spring on it whih looks more like your picture? I see two of what I show but only one of the thing that looks like your picture lol

01-09-2014, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Amazingly after giving the latch a turn without unscrewing anything, it sets correctly again. Thanks everyone!

01-09-2014, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	wtf happened with the image lol either tinypic uses temp links or someone changed it on purpose

01-10-2014, 01:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Got_Z Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 582 Drives: 11 Sport/Touring 6MT Rep Power: 13	Strong pedophile thread... -M-