Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Hood Lock

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

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.

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