Nissan Frontier. Manual — part 271

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HOOD

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the hood lock cable from the hood lock, and unclip it from the radiator core support upper and

hoodledge.

2. Remove the bolts, and the hood release handle.
3. Separate the grommet from the lower dash panel. Pull the hood lock cable out through the passenger

compartment.

CAUTION:

While pulling, be careful not to damage the outside of the hood lock cable.

INSTALLATION

1. Pull the hood lock cable through the lower dash panel hole into the engine room.

CAUTION:

1.

Hood lock assembly

2.

Hood lock cable

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HOOD

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Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keep the radius

100mm (3.94 in) or more.

2. Make sure the cable is not offset from the grommet, and push

the grommet into the lower dash panel hole securely.

3. Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.

4. Install the cable securely to the lock.
5. Adjust the hood lock. Refer to

DLK-128, "Fitting Adjustment"

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Hood Lock Control Inspection

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1. Make sure the hood lock cable is not bent or deformed. If the cable is damaged, replace it.
2. Remove the front grille. Refer to

EXT-23

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3. Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec-

ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from

approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.

4. While operating the hood opener, carefully make sure the front

end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also make

sure the hood opener returns to the original position.

5. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply

“body grease” to the points shown.

6. Install the front grille. Refer to

EXT-23

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DOOR

DOOR

Fitting Adjustment

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KING CAB

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4.5 mm

± 1.0 mm (0.177 in ± 0.039 in)

DOOR

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CREW CAB

FRONT DOOR

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end

1. Remove the front fender. Refer to

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Loosen the hinge bolts. Raise the front door at rear end to adjust.
3. Install the front fender. Refer to

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation"

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REAR DOOR

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end

1. Remove the center pillar upper finisher. Refer to

INT-18, "Component"

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2. Accessing from inside the vehicle, loosen the nuts. Open the rear door, and raise the rear door at rear end

to adjust.

3. Install the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to

INT-18, "Component"

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STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

1. Adjust the striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock inser-

tion direction.

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4.5 mm

± 1.0 mm (0.177 in ± 0.039 in)

Striker bolts

: 16.7 N·m (1.7 kg–m, 12 ft–lb)

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