Lexus NX: Engine Hood Courtesy Switch

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

*1	HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH)	*2	RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
	N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque		MP grease

Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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2. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts.

(c) Detach the guide, disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly (engine hood courtesy switch).

Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH)

(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 (E) - 2 (+) Opened 10 kΩ or higher Locked Below 1 Ω If the result is not as specified, replace the hood lock assembly (engine hood courtesy switch).

*a Open *b Lock *c Component without harness connected (Hood Lock Assembly (Engine Hood Courtesy Switch))

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH)

(a) Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock.

(b) Attach the guide and connect the hood lock control cable.

(c) Install the hood lock assembly (engine hood courtesy switch) with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

(d) Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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3. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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