Nissan Murano: Hood Lock / Hood Lock

Exploded View

1.	Hood lock	2.	Secondary latch	3.	Hood lock release cable
4.	Hood lock release handle		Clip

REMOVAL

Remove core support cover. Refer to Exploded View.

Disconnect hood lock release cable and secondary latch cable from hood lock.

Remove bolts, disconnect the harness connector and remove hood lock.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Tighten bolts to specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

• Check that hood lock release cable and secondary latch cable are properly engaged with hood lock.

• After installation, perform hood assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to Adjustment.

• After adjusting, perform hood lock inspection. Refer to Inspection.

NOTE:

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

Check that secondary latch is properly engaged with secondary striker with hood’s own weight.

While operating hood lock release handle, carefully check that front end of hood assembly is raised by approximately 20.0 mm (0.79 in). Also check that hood lock release handle returns to original position.

Check that hood lock release handle operates at 49 N (5.0 kg-m, 11.0 ft-lb) or below.

Install so that static closing force of hood is 315-490 N (32.1-50.0 kg–m, 70.8-110.2 ft–lb).

NOTE:

• Do not exert vertical force on right side and left side of hood lock.

• Do not press simultaneously on both sides.

Check hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose grease to hood lock assembly.