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1. Hood lock control cable assembly 2. Hood lock assembly

: Clip
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Body grease

Hood lock

HOOD LOCK : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove front center grille. Refer to EXT-18, "Removal and Installation".

2. Remove crash zone sensor. Refer to SR-26, "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove hood lock assembly mounting bolts, and then remove hood lock assembly.

4. Disconnect hood lock control cable assembly (2) from hood lock assembly (1).

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Check that hood lock control cable is properly engaged with hood lock.

• After installation, perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to DLK-556, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment".

• After installation, perform hood lock control inspection. Refer to DLK-587, "Inspection".

Hood lock control cable

HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect hood lock control cable assembly from hood lock assembly.

2. Remove fender protector (LH). Refer to EXT-22, "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove hood lock cable clip.

4. Remove hood lock control cable assembly of instrument lower panel (LH), and then remove fuel filler lid opener cable (2) from fuel filler lid opener lever (1).

5. Remove grommet on the lower dash, and pull the hood lock control cable toward the passenger compartment.

CAUTION:
While pulling, never to damage (peeling) the outside of hood lock control cable.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Never to bend cable too much, keeping the radius 100 mm (3.937 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 control cable is properly engaged with hood lock.

• After installation, perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to DLK-556, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment".

• After installation, perform hood lock control inspection. Refer to DLK-587, "Inspection".

Inspection

NOTE

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

1. Check that secondary latch is securely engaged with securely striker from the dead load of the hood assembly.

2. Check that primary latch is securely engaged with primary striker when hood assembly is closed [free-fall from approximately 200 mm (7.874 in) height].

CAUTION:
Never free-fall hood assembly from a height of 300 (11.811 in) mm or more.

3. While operating the hood opener carefully, check that the front end of the hood is lifted by approximately 20 mm (0.787 in) (A). Also, check that the hood opener returns to the original position.

1. Primary striker
2. Primary latch
3. Secondary latch
4. Secondary striker

4. Check that secondary latch is properly engaged with secondary striker [6.8 mm (0.268 in)] (B).

5. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply body grease to hood lock.

: Grease up point