Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Hood Lock Assembly

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove front grille upper. Refer to Removal and Installation (OFF ROAD MODELS) or Removal and Installation (CITY MODELS).

Disconnect hood lock switch harness connector (if equipped).

Remove hood lock assembly mounting bolts, and then remove hood lock assembly.

CAUTION:

Never bend hood lock control cable assembly strongly.

Disconnect hood lock control cable assembly from hood lock according to the numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Check that hood lock control cable assembly is properly engaged with hood lock assembly.

• When installation, perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustment.

• After installation, perform hood lock control inspection. Refer to Inspection.

Inspection

NOTE:

If the hood lock control cable assembly is bent or deformed, replace it.

Check that secondary latch is securely engaged with bracket from dead load of hood assembly.

Check that primary latch is securely engaged with hood striker when hood assembly is closed [freefall from approximately 200 mm (7.87 in) height].

CAUTION:

Never free-fall hood assembly from a height of 300 mm (11.81 in) or more.

While operating the hood lock control handle carefully, check that the front end of the hood is lifted by approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) (C). Also, check that the hood lock control handle returns to the original position.

Hood striker

Primary latch

Check that operating force of hood lock control handle shall be less than 49 N (5.0 kg, 11.0 lb).

Check pitch that secondary latch is properly engaged with hood striker [8.1 mm (0.319 in) MIN] (D).

Install so that static closing force of hood is 490 N (50.0 kg, 110.0 lb) or Less.

Check the hood lock assembly lubrication condition. If necessary, apply body grease to hood lock assembly.

: Body grease