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Front Hood Lock Assembly: Installation

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  1. Before installation, check the following items.
    • The cable is free from deformation.
    • Grease is applied sufficiently to cable joints.

      If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the cable.

  2. Install the cable assembly front hood.
  3. Adjust and install the lock assembly front hood.
    1. Install the lock assembly front hood with nuts and clips.

      Tightening torque: 

      33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

    2. Install the connector.
  4. Install the radiator upper bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

  5. Install the cover UPR front.
  6. Install the air intake duct.
  7. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  8. Check the clearance and surface level gap between hood COMPL front and bumper face front, and adjust if it is outside the standard value. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Front Hood>ADJUSTMENT .