Anyone ever tried to rebuild their hood latch? My pin was knocked loose at some point, and I can't seem to get the spring tensioned properly, line up the latch, and get the pin pushed through it all. I think I can flip the short leg of the spring underneath with a needle nose plier, but the straight portion seems too short. The mechanism is sound, just having a hard time getting it put back together.

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unhook the spring from the lever. place the right side of the spring in the correct position (rotate it over). replace pin or through bolt. Use a flat head screwdriver to push the hook side of the spring back and around the lever.

Done!

Lots of good used ones around. I think I have 3. If u don't fix yours $12 mailed to you. Pm me if you need to.

You make it sound easy. I'll give it a try. I think the straight leg of my spring is too short though. I'll give it a shot.




Thanks! I'll keep it in mind if I fail.