Hood Latch: Service and Repair

Front Hood Lock Assembly

REMOVAL
1. Open the front hood.
2. Remove the front bumper face.
3. Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct.






4. Remove the clips and remove the grille bracket.






5. Remove the front hood lock assembly.
1. Remove the bolt.






2. Remove the release cable, and detach the front hood lock assembly.






INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, check the following items.
- Grease is applied sufficiently to cable joints.
If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the cable.

2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
T1: 4.5 N.m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
T2: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
T3: 33 N.m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

3. Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light)