How to remove and refit the Hood Latch assembly on Volvo V40?

To remove the hood latch assembly, you will first need to open the hood and remove the protective cover, if any. In the event that a microswitch is used for the alarm system, follow the wiring back from the switch, remove it from the clips, and disconnect it from the main wiring harness to release the switch with the hood latch assembly. Next, remove the retaining bolts to release the hood latch assembly from the crossmember, unclip the release cable and remove the hood latch from the car. For refitting, reconnect the release cable to the hood latch, lay the hood latch on the crossmember and lock it with the retaining bolts and tighten them to the specified torque. Check that the wiring of the microswitch is properly routed and clamped with clips then reconnect the connector. After that, test the function of the release lever and cable, close the hood and check the functionality of the hood latch. If adjustments are required, loosen the retaining bolts, move the hood latch into place and retighten the bolts to specified torque. Finally, lubricate the hood latch with multi-purpose grease and replace the protective cover, if possible.

How to remove and refit the Hood Latch and headlights on Volvo V70?

To remove the front indicator lights and headlights, first remove the 12 bolts which hold the hood latch slam panel to the vehicle body. Next, undo the two catch retaining bolts and detach the cable end, available from the back of the front panel. For refitting in the reverse order of removal, being careful not to tighten the catch retaining screws too much in the beginning. After shutting the hood latch to centralize the catch, tightly tighten the retaining screws.

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Volvo Safety Catch, Driver Side Part Number: 31352886
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- Other Name: Lock Brace; Hood Latch; Safety Catch
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- XC90 | 2016-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Plus, B6 Core, B6 Plus, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 First Edition, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Excellence, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Inscription Expression, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Volvo Safety Catch, Passenger Side Part Number: 31371488
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- Other Name: Lock Brace; Hood Latch; Safety Catch
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- XC90 | 2016-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Plus, B6 Core, B6 Plus, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 First Edition, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Excellence, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Inscription Expression, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Volvo Safety Catch Part Number: 32244037
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- Other Name: Hood Latch
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- C40 Recharge | 2022-2023 | Core, Plus, Ultimate | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- XC40 | 2019-2023 | B4 Plus, B4 Ultimate, B5 Core, B5 Plus, B5 Ultimate, T4 Inscription, T4 Momentum, T4 R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- XC40 Recharge | 2021-2023 | Base, Core, Plus, Ultimate | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Volvo Safety Catch Part Number: 31425789
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- Other Name: Hood Latch
- Replaces: 31278341
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S80 | 2007-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T6, V8 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
- V70 | 2008-2010 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC70 | 2008-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Safety Catch Part Number: 31425790
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- Other Name: Hood Latch
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- XC60 | 2010-2017 | 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Safety Catch Part Number: 31425791
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- Other Name: Hood Latch
- Replaces: 31218611
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2011-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V60 | 2015-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V60 Cross Country | 2015-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Lock, Passenger Side Part Number: 9152932
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- Other Name: Hood Lock, Right; Hood Latch; Lock
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- C70 | 1998-2004 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- S70 | 1998-2000 | AWD, Base, GLT, GLT SE, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- V70 | 1998-2000 | AWD, Base, GLT, GLT SE, R, R AWD, T5, X/C AWD, X/C AWD SE | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Volvo Safety Catch Part Number: 31457172
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- Other Name: Hood Catch Connector; Hood Latch; Catch, Safety Catch
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2019-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Inscription, B5 Momentum, B5 Plus, B5 R-Design, B5 Ultimate, Recharge R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Polestar, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge Polestar, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge R-Design Expression, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- V60 | 2019-2023 | T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Polestar, T8 Recharge Polestar | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- V60 Cross Country | 2020-2023 | B5 Plus, B5 Ultimate, T5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- XC60 | 2018-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Inscription, B5 Momentum, B5 Plus, B5 R-Design, B5 Ultimate, B6 Inscription, B6 R-Design, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 Polestar, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Inscription Expression, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge Polestar, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Volvo Lock Part Number: 30716529
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Lock
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- C30 | 2008-2013 | T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- C70 | 2006-2013 | T5 | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S40 | 2004-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V50 | 2005-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Lock Part Number: 30716530
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Lock
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- C30 | 2008-2013 | T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- C70 | 2006-2013 | T5 | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S40 | 2004-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V50 | 2005-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly Part Number: 31218474
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2001-2009 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, R, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 1999-2006 | 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, 2.9, T6, T6 Premier | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- V70 | 2001-2007 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, R, T5, X/C | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC70 | 2003-2007 | Base, Ocean Race, X/C | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC90 | 2003-2014 | 2.5T, 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, Base, T6, V8, V8 Ocean Race, V8 Sport | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 31218475
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Hood Switch, Latch Assembly, Lock
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2001-2009 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, R, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- S80 | 1999-2006 | 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, 2.9, T6, T6 Premier | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- V70 | 2001-2007 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, R, T5, X/C | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC70 | 2003-2007 | Base, Ocean Race, X/C | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC90 | 2003-2014 | 2.5T, 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, Base, T6, V8, V8 Ocean Race, V8 Sport | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 31356005
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
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- XC60 | 2010-2017 | 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 31356007
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
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- S80 | 2007-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T6, V8 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
- V70 | 2008-2010 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC70 | 2008-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 31371016
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
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- S60 | 2011-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 31425845
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S80 | 2015-2016 | T5, T5 Platinum, T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- XC70 | 2016 | T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly Part Number: 31425973
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S80 | 2007-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T6, V8 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
- V70 | 2008-2010 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- XC70 | 2008-2016 | 3.2, T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly Part Number: 31425974
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2014-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V60 | 2015-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V60 Cross Country | 2015-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC60 | 2010-2017 | 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Latch Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 31425975
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2011-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V60 | 2015-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V60 Cross Country | 2015-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- XC60 | 2015-2017 | 3.2, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Dynamic, T6 Inscription, T6 Ocean Race, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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- Other Name: Hood Lock; Hood Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2011-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T5 R-Design Special Edition, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2016-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

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Volvo Hood Latch

The Volvo Hood Latch helps keep the hood firmly closed for every drive to protect from sudden exposure of vision and critical components. Volvo gained worldwide recognition for incorporating Scandinavian design with high levels of safety, and drivers love its clean lines, intuitive controls, and pioneering three-point seat belt that set new industry standards. The company started in 1927 in Gothenburg, and it is now providing cars, trucks, and buses that embrace electric powertrains, efficient braking systems, and smart instrumentation to create confident journeys. Volvo is also very keen on environmental development, so its plug-in hybrids combine quiet torque and reduced emissions with the Swedish brand's traditional emphasis on comfort and durability. Within that safety-minded lineup, the Hood Latch is a little guardian of great importance that works with a solid interior handle, a flexible steel cable, and a spring-loaded catch to lock the bonnet until the driver decides to check out the engine. Unlike all those improvised fixes, this Hood Latch integrates perfectly with all Volvo models, providing a uniform feel and quick release motion that allows owners to access the battery, radiator, or fluid reservoirs without any hassle. A secondary safety catch provides an extra level of safety, avoiding accidental openings at speed and reinforcing Volvo expectations for reliability. Regular cleaning and light lubrication make the Hood Latch responsive and ensure many years of secure travel under varied road and weather conditions.

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Volvo Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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30899805
Q: How to remove and refit the Hood Latch assembly on Volvo V40?
A:
To remove the hood latch assembly, you will first need to open the hood and remove the protective cover, if any. In the event that a microswitch is used for the alarm system, follow the wiring back from the switch, remove it from the clips, and disconnect it from the main wiring harness to release the switch with the hood latch assembly. Next, remove the retaining bolts to release the hood latch assembly from the crossmember, unclip the release cable and remove the hood latch from the car. For refitting, reconnect the release cable to the hood latch, lay the hood latch on the crossmember and lock it with the retaining bolts and tighten them to the specified torque. Check that the wiring of the microswitch is properly routed and clamped with clips then reconnect the connector. After that, test the function of the release lever and cable, close the hood and check the functionality of the hood latch. If adjustments are required, loosen the retaining bolts, move the hood latch into place and retighten the bolts to specified torque. Finally, lubricate the hood latch with multi-purpose grease and replace the protective cover, if possible.
Latch Assembly
31218474
Q: How to remove and refit the Hood Latch and headlights on Volvo V70?
A:
To remove the front indicator lights and headlights, first remove the 12 bolts which hold the hood latch slam panel to the vehicle body. Next, undo the two catch retaining bolts and detach the cable end, available from the back of the front panel. For refitting in the reverse order of removal, being careful not to tighten the catch retaining screws too much in the beginning. After shutting the hood latch to centralize the catch, tightly tighten the retaining screws.