Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

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) shown in the figure) with hood's own weight.










2. While operating the hood opener, carefully check that the front end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.787 in). Also check that the hood opener returns to the original position.
3. Check that the hood opener operating is 294 N (30 kg) or below.
4. Install as static closing face of hood is 392 � 441 N�m (35� 44 kg-m).





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