Hood Latch: Adjustments

Hood

Hood Lock





1 Hood Lock

• Adjusting: within elongated holes

• Removing:

- Flip up clip - 6 -.

- Using a screwdriver - 5 -, press apart clevis arms of release lever - 3 - and remove lever.

- Remove bolts - 7 - and - 8 -.

- Unhook hood release cable - 9 -, disconnect harness connector for micro-switch (only vehicles with anti-theft warning system) - 10 -.

2 Connecting Plate

• Secured to lock carrier using pop rivets. Refer to=> [ Lock Carrier Assembly Overview ] Removal and Replacement

3 Release Lever

4 Clip

5 Screwdriver

As assisting tool

6 Clip

7 Bolt

• 5 Nm

• When reusing: Clean bolt thread using wire brush and nut thread using tap.

• Coat with locking fluid (D 185 400 A2)

8 Bolt

• 15 Nm

• When reusing: Clean bolt thread using wire brush and nut thread using tap.

• Coat with locking fluid (D 185 400 A2)

9 Hood Release Cable

10 Micro-switch