Hood Lock Control Inspection

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

Make sure that the hood lock secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight.
Make sure that the hood lock primary latch is securely engaged with the hood striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.
CAUTION: Do not drop hood from a height of 300 mm (11.81 in) or more.

Fig 1: Checking Secondary Latch Is Properly Engaged With Secondary Striker
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
When pulling hood opener lever gently, make sure that front end of the hood rises by approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) and that hood striker and hood lock primary latch are disengaged. Also make sure that hood opener returns to the original position.
Confirm hood lock is properly lubricated. If necessary, apply grease at the point shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Primary And Secondary Latch
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.