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 bumper center upper finisher. Refer to Exploded View.
2. Remove fender protector (LH). Refer to Removal And Installation.
3. Disconnect hood lock switch (RH side) harness connector.
4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable clips on front bumper retainer.
5. Remove the hood lock mounting bolts, and disassemble the hood lock from the hood lock bracket (LH/RH). Refer to Exploded View.
6. Remove mounting bolts and remove hood lock bracket (LH/RH).
7. Disassembly hood lock from hood lock bracket (LH/RH).





8. Disconnect the hood lock control cable (front) from the hood lock.
9. Disconnect clip (A) of hood seal assembly (side) (1), and then move toward vehicle inside.





10. Remove the hood lock control cable protector (1) from the headlamp assembly (2).





11. Remove the hood lock control cable cover from hood lock control cable protector.
12. Disconnect the hood lock control cable (rear) from hood lock control cable protector.





13. Remove hood lock control cable from hood lock opener.
14. Remove the grommet on the dash-board, and pull the 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) normally.
- Check that hood lock control cable is normally engaged with hood lock.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustments.
- After installation, perform the inspection. Refer to Inspection.