Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT MUDGUARD LH
Remove the 4 screws and front mudguard LH.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
Remove the 15 screws and front fender liner LH.

3. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL




a. Remove the 2 bolts.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower finish panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

c. Disconnect the connectors and hood lock control cable.




4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER SEAL
Remove the 8 clips and radiator support upper seal.

5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK
a. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and hood lock.
b. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

6. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE
a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable from the clamps.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




b. Using a screwdriver, pry out the cable stopper from the grommet.

HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.




c. Pull the cable from the front wheel housing to remove it.

INSTALLATION




1. BEFORE INSTALLING PARTS, COAT LOCK WITH MP GREASE
Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the lock.

2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE




a. Push the rear side cable through the grommet.
b. Using a screwdriver, push the cable stopper into the grommet.

HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.

c. Pass the front side cable through the upper radiator support.
d. Install the cable with clamps.

3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK




a. Connect the hood lock control cable to the hood lock.
b. Install the hood lock with the 2 bolts and nut.

Torque:
Bolt: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
Nut: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)




4. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER SEAL
Install the radiator support upper seal with the 8 clips.

5. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL




a. Connect the hood lock control cable and connectors to the lower finish panel.
b. Install the lower finish panel with the 2 bolts.

6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH
Install the front fender liner LH with the 15 screws.

7. INSTALL FRONT MUDGUARD LH
Install the front mudguard LH with the 4 screws.