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Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 248

HOOD

DLK-213

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DLK

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 cable (2) and the hood lock release handle

(1) and install the hood lock release screws (A).

3. Check that the cable is not offset from the center of the grom-

met, and seat the grommet into the upper dash hole.

4. Apply the sealant around the grommet at * mark.

5. Position the hood lock cable and clip it into place.
6. Connect the hood lock cable to the hood lock assembly.
7. Loosely install the hood lock assembly.
8. Perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to

DLK-210, "HOOD

ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"

9. Check the hood lock control operation.

INSPECTION

CAUTION:

If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.

AWKIA1503GB

PIIB5801E

PIIB5802E

DLK-214

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HOOD

1. Check that the secondary latch is positioned within specification of the secondary striker with hood's own

weight.

2. While operating the hood lock release handle, carefully check that the front end of the hood is raised by

approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also check that the hood lock release handle returns to the original position.

3. Check that the hood opener operating force is 49 N (5.0 kg, 11lb) or less.
4. Install so the static closing force of the hood is 340 – 490 N·m (35– 44 kg-m, 77.1-110.2 ft-lb).
5. Check the hood lock assembly lubrication condition. If neces-

sary, apply “body grease” as shown.

Hood striker

Primary latch

Secondary striker

Secondary latch

6.8 mm (0.268 in)

PIIB5794E

ALKIA0028GB