FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
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). See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Air Cleaner
Fresh Air Duct/Hose/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
2. Remove engine room cover (LH/RH) (VK50VE models). See: Access Cover/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation.
3. Remove air cleaner case assembly (RH). See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner
Housing/Air Filter Element/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). See: Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Fender Protector/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:
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Never bend cable too much. Keep the radius 100 mm (3.937 in) or more.
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Check cable is not offset from the positioning grommet, and apply the sealant to the grommet (A) properly.
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Check hood lock control cable is properly engaged with hood lock.
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After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. See: Adjustments.