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Hood Lock Control Inspection





HOOD


Hood Lock Control Inspection


CAUTION:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker (B: 6.8 mm (0.268 in) with hood's own weight.










2. While operating the hood release handle, carefully check that the front end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also check that the hood release handle returns to the original position.
3. Check that the secondary hood release operates at 29.4 N (3.0 kg) or below.
4. Confirm static closing force of the hood is 343 - 441 N.m (35 - 44 kg-m).





5. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply "body grease" to the points as shown.