Removing
1. Open the hood, then remove the three bolts securing the lock assembly to the front cross member.
2. Release the lock assembly from the rear of the cross member, then release the drive cable end retainer and disconnect the latter from the lock lever. The lock can now be removed from the vehicle.
Installation and adjustment
1. Connect the cable core to the lock lever and fit the sheath into the bracket. Now check that the cable assembly is properly adjusted.
2. When the cable is correctly connected to the lock, there should be no slack in it, the lever should rest against the stopper, and there should be a gap of 3 mm between it and the edge of the drummer finger hole.
3. Adjustment is made by releasing the mounting latch and adjusting its position. When you are satisfied with the result, firmly lock the latch.
4. Having finished the adjustment, get the lock under the front cross member and put it in its regular place. Screw in the mounting bolts, make sure that the position of the firing pin is correct, then tighten the fasteners to the required torque.
5. Lubricate the lock components with multipurpose grease, then check the assembly for proper operation. If necessary, the position of the firing pin can be corrected by loosening the bolts of the mounting plate and adjusting the position of the latter on the hood. After achieving a satisfactory result, tighten the fixing bolts. Note that the length of the striker pin determines the height of the hood in the closed position (see Section Removal, installation and adjustment of a cowl).