1. Hood
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The hood lock has a dual locking design which
consists of a main lock and a safety lock mecha-
nism. When the release knob located at the front
pillar on the driver’s side is pulled back, the main
lock is released through the cable attached to the
knob.
The safety lock can be released by pushing the
lever protruding above the front grill while opening
the hood.
1. HOOD
1) Open front hood, and remove washer hose.
2) Remove attaching bolts.
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3) Detach front hood from hinges.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
With buffer protruding about 18 mm (0.71 in)
beyond radiator panel, make sure that:
I No clearance exists between buffer and
inner hood.
I Hood main lock is applied when hood is
released at a height of approximately 10 mm
(0.39 in) above the closed position.
NOTE:
Align the center of striker with lock during installa-
tion. Make sure safety lever is properly caught by
striker under the hood’s own weight.
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2. HOOD LOCK
1) Open front hood and remove front grille.
2) Remove bolts which secure lock assembly to
radiator panel, and remove lock assembly.
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3) Disconnect release cable from lock assembly.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
I Route hood lock release cable and hold with
clips.
I After installing release cable, ensure it operates
smoothly.
I Apply grease to sliding surfaces of parts.
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3. RELEASE CABLE
1) Remove front grille.
2) Remove release cable from opener lever in
passenger compartment.
3) Remove release cable from lock assembly.
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4) Remove cable clip from engine compartment.
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Hood
4. HOOD DUCT
1) Open front hood.
2) Remove attaching tapping screws and screw
rivet, then remove hood inner.
3) Remove attaching nuts, then remove hood
duct.
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4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
B: POINTS TO CHECK
1) Check striker for bending or abnormal wear.
2) Check safety lever for improp