Hood Lock

Hood Lock

Removing






- Open the hood.

- Remove radiator grille. Refer to => [ Radiator Grille ] Service and Repair

- Release, disconnecting. Refer to => [ Release, Disconnecting ] Release, Disconnecting

- Disconnect the hood contact switch electrical connector.

The electrical connector is attached above the headlamp on the driver side.

- Remove the bolts - 5 - on the lock carrier - 3 - from the rear.

- Remove the bolt - 2 - on the lock carrier - 3 - from the front.

- Remove the lock - 1 - upward - arrow a -.

- To unclip - 4 -, press the tabs on the release - arrows - together.

- The locking mechanism is released and release - 4 - can be removed from hood lock - 1 -.

• Removing and installing front hood switch on hood lock.

Installation






- Install the release - 4 - into the lock - 1 -- arrows b -.

- Install the lock - 1 - into the lock carrier - 3 -.

- Install the bolts - 5 - from the rear into the lock carrier.

- Tightening specifications for bolts - 5 -: 12 Nm.

- Install the bolt - 2 - from the front into the lock carrier.

- Tightening specifications for screw - 2 -: 12 Nm.

- Reconnect the electrical connector for the hood contact switch.

- Install release - 4 -. Refer to => [ Release, Disconnecting ] Release, Disconnecting.

- Adjust hood lock.

• Before closing the hood, test the release lever and the release.

• Insert the bolts - 5 - through the lock - 1 - and attach them with the tension strut.