Exploded View

Exploded View

Hood Lock

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove front bumper fascia retainer. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove hood lock bolts.

Disconnect harness connector from hood lock.

Disconnect hood lock release cable from hood lock.

Remove hood lock.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Check that hood lock release cable and secondary latch cable are properly engaged with hood lock.

• After installation, perform hood assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to Adjustment.

• After adjusting, perform hood lock inspection. Refer to Inspection.

Inspection

Inspection

If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.

Check that secondary latch is properly engaged with secondary striker with hoods own weight.

While operating hood lock release handle, carefully check that the front end of hood is raised by approximately 20.0 mm (0.79 in). Also check that hood lock release handle returns to the original position.

Check that hood lock release handle operates at 49 N (5.0 kg-m, 11.0 ft-lb) or below.

Check that primary latch is securely engaged with primary striker when hood assembly is closed. [free-fall from approximately 200 mm (7.8 in) height].

Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose grease to hood lock.

Hood Lock Release Cable

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove fender protector (LH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove hood lock. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Release clips and remove air inlet duct. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove the dash side finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the hood lock release assembly screw.

Disconnect hood lock release cable from hood lock release assembly.

Release hood lock release cable clips using a suitable tool.

Remove grommet on the lower dash and carefully pull the hood lock release cable into the passenger compartment.

CAUTION:

While pulling, be careful not to damage (peel) the outside of hood lock release cable.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to bend cable too much, keep the radius 100 mm (3.94 in) or more.

• Check that cable is not offset from the positioning grommet, and apply the sealant to the grommet (at * mark) properly.

  

• Check that hood lock release cable is properly engaged with hood lock.

• After installation, perform hood adjustment procedure. Refer to Adjustment.

• After adjusting, perform hood lock inspection. Refer to Inspection.

Hood Lock Release Assembly

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Using suitable tool remove hood lock release handle.

Remove dash side finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove hood lock release assembly screw.

Disconnect hood lock release cable from the hood lock release assembly and remove.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.