Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 241

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5.

Tighten the bolts to specification.

6.

Adjust the surface height of the hood according to the fitting standard dimension by rotating right and left
rubber bumpers.

7.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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HOOD LOCK ADJUSTMENT

1.

Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Move the hood lock to the left or right so that striker center is vertically aligned with hood lock center
(when viewed from vehicle front).

3.

Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec-
ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing it lightly approx.
3 kg (29 N, 7lb).

CAUTION:

Do not drop the hood from 300 mm (11.81 in) height or
higher.

4.

After adjusting hood lock, tighten the lock bolts to the specified
torque.

5.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly

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REMOVAL

1.

Support the hood striker with suitable tool to prevent it from falling.

2.

Remove the hinge nuts from the hood to remove the hood assembly.

CAUTION:

Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.

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HOOD

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control

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REMOVAL

1.

Disconnect the hood lock cable from the hood lock, and unclip it from the radiator core support upper and
hoodledge.

2.

Remove the bolts, and the hood release handle.

3.

Separate the grommet from the lower dash panel. Pull the hood lock cable out through the passenger
compartment.

CAUTION:

While pulling, be careful not to damage the outside of the hood lock cable.

INSTALLATION

1.

Pull the hood lock cable through the lower dash panel hole into the engine room.

CAUTION:

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Hood lock assembly

2.

Hood lock cable

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Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keep the radius
100mm (3.94 in) or more.

2.

Make sure the cable is not offset from the grommet, and push
the grommet into the lower dash panel hole securely.

3.

Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.

4.

Install the cable securely to the lock.

5.

Adjust the hood lock. Refer to 

DLK-126, "Fitting Adjustment"

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Hood Lock Control Inspection

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CAUTION:

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

1.

Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-18

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2.

Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec-
ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.

3.

While operating the hood opener, carefully make sure the front
end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also make
sure the hood opener returns to the original position.

4.

Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply
“body grease” to the points shown.

5.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-18

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DOOR

Fitting Adjustment

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4.5 mm 

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 1.0 mm (0.177 in 

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 0.039 in)