Models produced up to 31.08.99
Models produced since 01.09.99
Lubrication application diagram (models produced up to 31.08.99) |
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Lubrication application diagram (models produced since 01.09.99) |
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1. The details of the installation of the lock components are shown in the illustration, to which all references in the text refer.
2. Open the hood and fix it in a vertical position.
3. Loosen the screws (1) and, pulling upwards, remove the lower section (2) of the lock assembly.
4. Remove the latch release lever on the left under the instrument panel in the car interior and disconnect the drive cable from it (models up to 31.08.99)/disconnect the electrical wiring connector (4) (models from 01.09.99).
5. Disconnect the latch release cable (3) from the lower section (2) of the lock assembly and remove the latter from the crossbar.
6. Unscrew the screws (4 and 5) and remove the upper section (6) of the lock, which on models up to 31.08.99 is equipped with a safety lock.
7. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
8. Finally, adjust the position of the hood (see Section Removal, installation and adjustment of the hood), make sure that it is securely fixed in the closed position and lubricate the open elements of the lock assembly with consistent grease (including safety hook) and loops. Check the freedom and smoothness of movement of the safety hook.
Lock Latch Release Cable
Installation details of the drive cable for releasing the hood latch
1. The installation details of the hood latch release cable are shown in the illustration to which all references in the text refer.
2. Open the hood and fix it in a vertical position.
3. Remove the upper frame cross member (see Section Removal and installation the upper front cross member of the frame).
4. Remove the hood lock (see above).
5. Release the drive cable from the intermediate fasteners under the upper cross member of the frame.
6. Loosen the mounting screws/release the fasteners and remove the fuse/relay box cover (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
7. If necessary, remove the intermediate clamps (1) of the drive cable gasket.
8. Remove the cover on the left under the instrument panel (see Section Removal and installation lower instrument panel covers).
9. Remove the left footwell trim panels (see Section Removal and installation front footwell trim panels).
10. Release the drive cable from the retainer on the well wall.
11. Remove the cable grommet (2) from the fuse/relay mounting block.
12. Pull the drive cable (3) through the bulkhead into the engine compartment.
13. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - make sure the cable is routed correctly.