Removal and Installation

HOOD LOCK


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Before removal, confirm how the hood lock control cable is allocated and connected.
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to Exploded View.
2. Remove engine room cover (LH/RH) (VK50VE models). Refer to Removal and Installation.
3. Remove air cleaner case assembly (RH). Refer to Air Cleaner and Air Duct.
4. Disconnect hood switch connector from head lamp bracket (RH).
5. Remove mounting bolts and remove hood lock bracket (LH/RH).
6. Disconnect hood lock control cable (front) from hood lock (LH/RH).
7. Disassembly hood lock from hood lock bracket (LH/RH).
8. Remove fender protector (LH). Refer to Removal and Installation.
9. Remove clips of hood seal assembly (side) (LH) at the front side.





10. Rotate hood lock control cable protector (1) toward the arrow direction, then remove it from front combination lamp assembly
(2).
11. Remove hood lock control cable protector cover from hood lock control cable protector.
12. Disconnect hood lock control cable (rear) from hood lock control cable protector.
13. Remove mounting bolts and remove hood lock opener.
14. Remove grommet on the lower dash, pull hood lock control cable (rear) toward the passenger compartment.

CAUTION:
While pulling, never damage (peeling) the outside of the hood lock control cable.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never bend cable too much. Keep the radius 100 mm (3.937 in) or more.





- Check cable is not offset from the positioning grommet, and apply the sealant to the grommet (A) properly.
- Check hood lock control cable is properly engaged with hood lock.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustments.
- After installation, perform the inspection. Refer to Testing and Inspection.