Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2009)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
Sedan Without Intelligent Key
HOOD
HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front grill. Refer to See: Grille/Service and Repair/Sedan.
2. Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to See: Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Sedan.
3. Remove the hood lock assembly bolts.
4. Disconnect the hood lock cable from the hood lock, and unclip it from the hoodledge.
5. Remove the screws (a) with power tool, and separate the hood lock release handle (1) from the hood lock release cable (2).
6. Remove the grommet from the upper dash, and pull the hood lock cable into the passenger compartment.
CAUTION:
While pulling, be careful not to damage (peel) the outside of the hood lock cable.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the hood lock cable through the upper dash 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 (2) to the hood lock release handle (1) and install the hood lock release handle screws (a).
3. Check that the cable is not offset from the center of the grommet, and seat the grommet into the upper dash hole.