Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 504

12.2 Body Front End

12.2.1 Specifications
12.2.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Model

Specification

Metric (Nm)

US English (lb-ft)

Hood Hinge to Cowl Panel
Brace Retaining Bolts

M8

23-26

17-19.2

Hood Hinge to Hood Retaining
Bolts

M8 × 20

23-26

17-19.2

Hood Latch Retaining Bolts

M6 × 12

9-13

6.7-9.6

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Body Front End

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12.2.2 Component Locator
12.2.2.1 Component Views

1

2

FE12-1001b

Legend

1. Hood Latch

2. Hood Latch Release Cable

12-6

Body Front End

Body, Sheet Metal and Painting

12.2.3 Removal and Installation
12.2.3.1

Hood

Latch

Release

Cable

Replacement

Removal Procedure:

FE12-0107b

1.

Remove the hood release handle retaining nut.

FE12-0108b

2.

Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release
handle.

3.

Remove the hood latch. Refer to

12.2.3.2

Hood Latch

Replacement

.

4.

Remove the left front fender in order to remove the hood
latch release cable. Refer to

12.10.1.8

Front Wheelhouse

Liner Replacement

.

5.

Detach the hood latch release cable barrel from the hood
release handle.

Installation Procedure:

FE12-0109b

1.

Route the string and the hood release cable into the
passenger compartment.

2.

Install the hood latch.

3.

Attach the hood release cable barrel to the hood release
handle.

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FE12-0110b

4.

Install the hood release handle and tighten the retaining
nut.

5.

Install the left front fender.

12.2.3.2 Hood Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure:

FE12-0111b

1.

Open the hood and install a suitable hood brace to the
vehicle.

2.

Remove the radiator grille.

3.

Remove the hood latch to front end module retaining bolts
and washers.

FC12-0111b

FE12-0112b

4.

Detach the hood latch from the front end module and
disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.

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Body Front End

Body, Sheet Metal and Painting