Hood Latch: Service and Repair

HOOD

HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the radiator core support upper cover clips, then remove the radiator core support upper cover.
2.Remove the hood ledge finisher clips LH, then remove the hood ledge finisher LH.





3.Disconnect the hood switch harness connector (A) (if equipped).
White arrow indicates : Front





4.Remove the hood lock assembly bolts (black arrow).
5.Disconnect the hood lock release cable from the hood lock assembly and unclip from the hood ledge.
6.Remove the fender protector LH. Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.





7.Remove the bolts (A), then separate the hood lock/fuel filler door release handle assembly (1) from the hood lock release cable (3) and fuel filler door release cable (2).
8.Remove the grommet from the upper dash assembly and pull the hood lock release cable into the passenger compartment.

CAUTION:
While pulling, be careful not to damage (peel) the outside of the hood lock release cable.

INSTALLATION

1.Pull the hood lock release cable through the upper dash assembly into the engine compartment.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keep the radius 100 mm (3.94 in) or more.





2.Attach the hood lock release cable (3) and the fuel filler door release cable (2) to the hood lock/fuel filler door release handle assembly (1).
3.Place hood lock/fuel filler door release handle assembly in position and retain with bolts (A).





4.Check that the cable is not offset from the center of the grommet and seat the grommet into the upper dash hole.
NOTE:
Make sure that the marked area (A) of the cable is located as shown after mounting grommet to dash upper assembly.
Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.
5.Position the hood lock release cable and clip it into place.
6.Install the hood ledge finisher LH and retain with clips.





7.Connect the hood lock release cable to the hood lock assembly.
8.Install the fender protector LH. Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
9.Perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment" Adjustments.
10.Perform the hood lock control inspection.

INSPECTION

NOTE:
If the hood lock release cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1.Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker and meets specification provided (B) with hood's own weight.










2.While operating the hood lock release handle, carefully check that the front end of the hood assembly is raised and meets the specification provided (A). Also check that the hood lock release handle returns to the original position.
3.Check that the hood lock release handle operating force is 49 N (5.0 kg-f, 11 ft-lb) or less.
4.Install so the static closing force of the hood assembly is 343 - 490 N (35 - 50 kg-f, 77.1 - 110.2 lb-f).





5.Check the hood lock assembly lubrication condition. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose grease as shown.