Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER




2. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 3 screws and lower finish panel.
b. Disconnect the connectors and hood lock control cable.

3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
Remove the screw, 2 clips and radiator grille.

4. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Remove the bolt and hood lock control cable cover.




5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock bolt cap.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.




c. Using a screwdriver, open the cover, then disconnect the hood lock control cable.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.







b. Pull the cable from the engine room 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. Push the cable stopper to the grommet.
c. Pass the front side cable through the upper radiator support.
d. Install the cable with clamps.
e. Push the cable stopper to the clamp.








3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK
a. Connect the hood lock control cable to the hood lock, then close the cover.




b. Install the hood lock with the 3 bolts.

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

c. Install the hood lock bolt cap.

4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Install the hood lock control cable cover with the bolt.

5. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE
Install the radiator grille with the screw and 2 clips.




6. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL
a. Connect the connectors and hood lock control cable to the lower finish panel.
b. Install the lower finish panel with the 3 screws.

7. CHECK HOOD LOCK CONTROL FOR PROPER OPERATION
After checking for proper operation, tighten the 3 bolts to install the lock.

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

8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER