Looking for another winter project and I am hoping to get some advice. I have searched this and other forums as well as YouTube and surprisingly haven’t found much info.

I am looking to remove hood and engine latches, associated hardware and internal wires and tubing to lighten my car. I want to replace with lightweight rubber latches.

Any recommendations on latches? Hood latch looks different (longer) than the engine lid latches.

Any recommendations on removal of hardware and internal wiring and tubing?

Any recommendations on installation of the rubber latches so not to screw up the paint?