Active Hood Hinge Reset Procedure

If the vehicle remains otherwise safely operable following an EPP deployment, a customer reset position for the active hood hinges is provided to restore adequate forward visibility to drive the vehicle to the nearest dealer for service. Proceed as follows to engage the deployed active hood hinges in the reset position:

1. Push downward on one rear corner of the hood panel.
   NOTE:

   The initial 15 millimeters (0.60 inch) of travel will require significant effort, up to 300 Newtons (68 pounds) of force. After the initial travel, the deployed EPP actuators will vent and the required force to push the hood downward will be reduced.

2. Continue pushing the hood downward until the active hinge reset mechanism engages. The C  shaped reset spring on the hinge mid-strap will come into contact with the hood bracket and the resistance will increase. Provide an additional downward force (a soft bump downward) on the hood to cause the reset spring to compress, then snap into the detent notch in the hood bracket. The rear edge of the hood will be raised about 5 millimeters (0.20 inch) higher than the fender when the active hood hinge is in the reset position.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear corner of the hood panel.