Hood Lock Control Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. 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.

Check 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 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Proper Engagement Of Secondary Latch
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply "body grease" to the points shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Locating Grease Applying Point

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