Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLYHood Lock Control Cable Assembly:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE HOOD HINGE COVER
3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
4. REMOVE HOOD TO FRONT FENDER SEAL
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD
a. Remove the 3 screws and the front wheel opening extension pad.
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER
a. Remove the 6 clips and 5 screws.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and the front fender liner.
9. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
c. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and connector.
d. Remove the hood lock assembly.
11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUBASSEMBLY
a. Detach the 3 claws.
b. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control lever.
12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Pull the cable from the engine compartment and remove it.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Pass the cable into the engine compartment.
b. Pass the cable rear side through the grommet until the cable stopper is attached to the grommet.
c. Pass the cable front side through the upper radiator support.
2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the hood lock control lever and connect the hood lock control cable.
b. Attach the 3 claws.
3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
a. Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock.
b. Connect the hood lock control cable and connector.
c. Install the hood lock assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
d. Install a new hood lock nut cap.
4. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER
a. Install the front fender liner with the 2 bolts.
b. Install the 5 screws and 6 clips.
8. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD
a. Install the front wheel opening extension pad with the 3 screws.
10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
11. INSTALL HOOD TO FRONT FENDER SEAL
12. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
13. INSTALL HOOD HINGE COVER
14. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
15. ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
16. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIM
17. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING
18. FOG LIGHT AIMING INSPECTION
19. FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT