Hood Locking And Unlocking Components Overview

Fig 1: Hood Locking And Unlocking Components Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Hood Latch
- Removing and installing, refer to HOOD LATCH AND CABLE
Release Cable
- From the hood lock to the cable coupling
- Clipped into the release cable coupling
Release Coupling
- The cable coupling is located above the driver side headlamp
Release Cable
- From the cable coupling to the actuator lever
Hood Release Lever
- Removing and installing, refer to HOOD RELEASE LEVER
Hood Catch
-- Tightening torque: 10 Nm
- Removing:
  -- Remove the bolts and remove the hooks