Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER
2. REMOVE LH FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING
3. REMOVE LH FENDER LINER
4. REMOVE FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
5. REMOVE HOOD RELEASE LEVER
6. REMOVE HOOD LOCK
a. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and hood lock.
b. Disconnect the link from the lock.
7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE
a. Disconnect the cable from clamps.
b. Using a screwdriver, pry out the cable stopper from the grommet.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE: Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.
c. Pull the cable from 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.
NOTE: Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.
c. Clamp the cable to the junction block.
d. Pass the front side cable through the upper radiator support.
3. INSTALL HOOD RELEASE LEVER
4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK TEMPORARILY
5. CHECK HOOD LOCK CONTROL FOR PROPER
After checking for proper operation, tighten the nut and the 2 bolts to install the lock.
6. INSTALL HOOD RELEASE LEVER
7. INSTALL FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
8. INSTALL LH FENDER LINER
9. INSTALL LH FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING
10. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER