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). Service and Repair.
2.Remove engine room cover (LH/RH) (VK-50VE models). Removal And Installation.
3.Remove air cleaner case assembly (RH). Service and Repair.
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). 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. Adjustments.
- After installation, perform the inspection. Inspection.