Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly:

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
6. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER

a. Remove the 3 screws.
b. Detach the claw and remove the hood lock control cable cover.

8. 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.

9. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Detach the 3 claws.

b. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control lever.

10. 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. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER

a. Attach the claw and install the hood lock cable cover.
b. Install the 3 screws.

5. INSTALL LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
6. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
9. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR
11. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
12. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
13. ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
14. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIM
15. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING
16. FOG LIGHT AIMING INSPECTION
17. FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT