hood release SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2004 2.G Service Workshop Manual

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. ªUPPERº or ªLOWERº mark
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-23
3) Visually check pump drive belt for cracks and wear.
4) Check belt for tension, referring to item 1-1.
If necessary, have belt adjusted or replaced.
ITEM 6-16
All Hinges, Latches and Locks Inspection
Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair door
lock system.
Engine hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.). Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.
ITEM 6-17
Air Conditioning Filter (if equipped)
Inspection
1) Remove air conditioning filter from cooling unit referring to Sec-
tion 1B.
2) Check filter for dirt. Replace excessively dirty filter.
3) Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of filter.
4) Install filter to cooling unit referring to Section 1B.
Replacement
Replace air conditioning filter with new one referring to Section 1B.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
BODY SERVICE 9-21
1. Hood lock
2. Hood lock bolts
3. Match marks
1. Hood cushion
HOOD
REMOVAL
1) Remove window washer hose from hood.
2) Remove four mounting bolts to detach hood.
ADJUSTMENT

Fore-and-aft and right-and-left adjustment.
Loosen four mounting bolts for adjustment.

Hood lock adjustment
When installing hood lock, bring bolt at intersection point of match
marks and move it in vertical direction for adjustment, if neces-
sary.
Tightening Torque
(a): 10 N
.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

Vertical adjustment
If only one side (right or left) of hood is not level with front fender,
make it level by tightening or loosening hood cushion.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install hood.
INSPECTION
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.) Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.