Hood Lock: Inspection
NOTE:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
- Check that secondary latch is properly engaged with secondary striker [6.8 mm (0.268 in) ] by hood weight.
- While operating hood opener, carefully check that the front end of hood is raised by approximately 20.0 mm (0.787 in). Also check that hood opener returns to the original position.
- Check that hood opener operating is condition 49 N (5.0 kg, 11.0 lb) or below.
- Install so that static closing face of hood is 680 N•m (69.0 kg-m, 502 ft-lb) or less.NOTE:
- Exert vertical force on right side and left side of hood lock.
- Never press simultaneously both sides.
- Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply body grease to hood lock.