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Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair






Hood Lock Operating Cable






1 - Cable Coupling

To disconnect release, fold open coupling in opposite direction of arrow.

Disengage cable from coupling.

When installing, fold together coupling in direction of - arrow -.

2 - Cable, Lock Carrier Side

When removing, disconnect lock carrier at coupling.

3 - Cable Clip

Pressed into subframe.

4 - Clips

Secure cable in lock carrier with clip.

5 - Mount

Engage cable in hood lock.

When doing this, make sure that ball engages in hose mounting.

6 - Hood Lock

Removal, refer to => [ Hood Lock, Removing ] Service and Repair

Cable in Passenger Compartment





- Disconnect cable at coupling - 4 -

- Detach grommet - arrow - from bulkhead, pull out cable - 2 - underneath seal - 3 - and into passenger compartment.

- To remove release lever - 3 -, remove bolts - 2 -.

- When installing, grommet for cable - 1 - must be pressed correctly into bulkhead






- Tighten bolts to 2 Nm when installing.

- Clip - 4 - inserted in - A - pillar at bottom.