Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Lock Assembly
- 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.
- Adjust and install the lock assembly - front hood.NOTE:
Refer to "ADJUSTMENT" of the lock assembly - front hood. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>FRONT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY>ADJUSTMENT .
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the cable - front hood and the cable - safety.
- Install the cover UPR - front.
- Install the air intake duct.
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE:
For the hybrid model, connect the battery negative terminal.
- Check the clearance and surface level gap between hood COMPL - front and bumper face front, and adjust if it is outside the standard value. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ADJUSTMENT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.