CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL LH
REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR
REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LHD)
REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RHD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the claws and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly to remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 clips.
Detach the clamp to remove the hood lock release lever protector.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER LH (for LHD)
Detach the clamps and remove the hood lock control cable cover LH.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER RH (for RHD)
Detach the clamps and remove the hood lock control cable cover RH.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock assembly.
for LHD:
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and hood lock control assembly to remove the hood lock assembly.
for RHD:
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and hood lock control assembly to remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly.
Tech Tips
Use a length of string long enough to pass through the engine compartment.
for LHD:
| *1 | Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly |
| *2 | Wire Harness Grommet |
Pull out the hood lock control cable assembly through the wire harness grommet as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Leave the string inside the grommet.
Disconnect the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.
| *1 | Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly |
| *2 | Grommet |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, detach the clamps and remove the grommet and hood lock control cable assembly.
for RHD:
| *1 | Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly |
| *2 | Wire Harness Grommet |
Pull out the hood lock control cable assembly through the wire harness grommet as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Leave the string inside the grommet.
Disconnect the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.
| *1 | Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly |
| *2 | Grommet |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, detach the clamps and remove the grommet and hood lock control cable assembly.