SWITCH, Hood Ajar: Removal: Bracket

2011 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, Automatic CVTSECTION Bracket
Fig 1: Identifying Hood Ajar Switch Components
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  1. Remove the hood ajar switch (2) from the mounting bracket (3). Refer to SWITCH, Hood Ajar, RemovalΒ .
  2. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the hood ajar switch bracket to the left side of the cowl plenum panel (1).
  3. Remove the hood ajar switch bracket from the cowl plenum panel.
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