Hood Lock Control Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Make sure that the secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.
While operating the hood opener, carefully confirm 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.

Fig 1: Confirming From End Of Hood Height
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Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply "body grease" to the points shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Applying Lubrication
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