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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. Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker (B: 6.8 mm (0.268 in) shown in the figure) with hood's own weight.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hood Lock Clearance
    G05212116Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. While operating the hood opener, carefully check that the front end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also check that the hood opener returns to the original position.
  3. Check that the hood opener operating is 294 N (30 kg) or below.
  4. Install as static closing face of hood is 392 - 441 N.m (35- 44 kg-m).
  5. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply "body grease" to the points shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lubricating Points Of Hood Lock
    G05212117Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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