Hood Latch: Service and Repair

HOOD


Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control







REMOVAL
1. Remove the front grill. Refer to Front Grille Front Grille.
2. Remove the fender protector. Refer to Fender Protector Fender Protector.





3. Disconnect hood lock switch harness connector.
4. Remove the hood lock assembly mounting bolts.





5. Disconnect the hood lock cable from the hood lock, and clip it from the hood ledge.





6. Remove the mounting screws with power tool, and remove the hood opener.
7. Remove the grommet on the dash board, and pull the hood lock cable toward the passenger compartment.

CAUTION:
While pulling, be careful not to damage (peeling) the outside of the hood lock cable.

INSTALLATION
1. Pull the hood lock cable through the panel hole to the engine compartment.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keeping the radius 100 mm (3.937 in) or more.





2. Check that the cable is not offset from the positioning grommet, and push the grommet into the panel hole securely.
3. Apply the sealant to the grommet (at * mark) properly.
4. Install while pulling hood lock cable.





5. Install the hood lock cable securely to the lock.
6. Install hood lock assembly.

CAUTION:
- After installing, hood fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustments.
- After installing, the check the hood lock control inspection Refer to Testing and Inspection.