02 Toyota Tundra Hood Won't Latch
My 05 did this and Id have to virtually peel back my fingernails to get under the edge of the hood to pop it up to get to the secondary latch.
02 toyota tundra hood won't latch. Its the two rubber bumpers on the hood that need adjusting. Sometimes especially on older Tundras you may. Thats not too bad generally but now that I know what it actually took to fix the problem that is a LOT.
If this occurs on your Tundra simply pull up on the hood and it should pop up for you to release the second latch. We gladly offer the most comprehensive selection of Toyota Tundra hood locks and latches at the most attractive prices. To do so use a 10mm socket or wrench to remove the 3 bolts holding it in place.
Also the hood wont close it. The latch is spring loaded so the hood pops up slightly when released. It doesnt matter how fast or hard I try to close it it just wont grab.
Once you have the latch out it is still connected by the release cable. When the lever is pulled the cable trips the latch to release the hood. Toyota Tundra 2002 Hood Latch by Replace.
Short bedhood latchhood open The hood on my toyota pick-up 1994 4cyl shortbed will not open. I cut off a piece of the grill and cut out the plastic shroud that covers the latch. Jump to Latest Follow.
I opened the hood to check the oil today and I cant get the hood to latch back closed. If your hoods locks and latches are working properly thieves wont be able to unlock the hood. First try smacking the hood at one of the front corners while someone else pulls the release handle.