During a preventive maintenance inspection, a technician notices that the hood latch mechanism requires excessive force to operate. The FIRST action the technician should take is:

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AReplace the hood latch assembly.
BAdjust the hood alignment.
CBend the latch to provide more clearance.
DClean and lubricate the latch mechanism.

✓ Correct answer: D. Clean and lubricate the latch mechanism. When a hood latch requires excessive force to operate, the technician should first clean and lubricate the mechanism as part of routine maintenance. This often resolves stiffness issues before considering more extensive repairs or adjustments.

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