Body

Hood lock cable - replacement and adjustment

1. Open the hood and remove the grille as described in Section 11.

2. Loosen and remove the cable pinch bolt and clip from the hood lock platform (photo).



3. Disconnect the inner cable from the hood latch, then along the length of the cable, release it from any required mounting brackets, noting their position.

4. From inside the vehicle, unfasten the hood release lever from the trim side panel and remove the lever from the vehicle. Remove the rope. Remove the rubber o-ring and examine it for signs of damage, replacing as needed.

5. Install the o-ring on the new cable and lift up the assembly. The assistant then passes the cable through the bulkhead from inside the vehicle while you check that the cable is correctly positioned in the engine compartment.

6. When the cable is properly installed, lock the release lever into place on the trim side panel and press the o-ring into the bulkhead slot.

7. Connect the cable to the hood latch, then install the cable tie bolt and plate, pinching the bolt with your fingers. Secure the cable with all necessary clamps and ties.


8. To adjust the hood latch cable, place the cable housing in the clamp bar so that there is no play between the latch and the inner end of the cable. If the cable cover is properly installed, tighten the tie bolt securely. The assistant pulls the release lever, and you check that the stroke of the latch of the lock allows the hood to open. Close the hood and check the action of the release lever. Adjust as needed.

9. Reopen the hood and install the grille as described in Section 11.

Door - removal and installation

10. Note that on later models, when removing the door assembly (see Section 11, Chapter 18), no need to remove the trim panel to access the various wiring connectors. All wiring connectors are connected to the lead wiring connector mounted on the A-pillar of the door, which can be disconnected when the door is open (photo).

Door mirror (with electric drive) - removal and installation of glass

Removing

11. Install the mirror glass so that it is completely in the lower, inner corner. Press the mirror glass at the lower, inner corner and carefully lift the glass at the upper, outer corner using a suitable flat tool to release the glass from the mounting brackets. Remove the glass from the mirror, disconnecting the wiring connectors as they become accessible (photo).

Installation

12. Check that both mirror adjustment rods are fully engaged in the engine assembly, then attach the glass and reconnect the wiring connectors.

13. Align the glass with the center top mark and adjusting rods and press it until it seats.

14. Turn on the ignition and adjust the mirror to the desired position.

Trunk lid lock - removal and installation

15. The trunk lid lock can be removed and installed using the information given in Section 11, Chapter 8, paragraphs 5 and 6.

Rear door lock - removal and installation

16. The tailgate lock can be removed and installed using the information given in Section 11, Chapter 9, paragraphs 3, 6 and 8.