REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Using a clip remover, remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, turn the pins 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
remove the screw.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
Remove the 8 screws.
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and screw.
Disengage the 10 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-Sensor system:
Disconnect the ultrasonic sensor connector.
Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.
Note
Prepare a drain pan or a piece of cloth in case washer fluid leaks.
Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper assembly.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolt and the low pitched horn assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Remove the 3 screws.
Disengage the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK NUT CAP
Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)
Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
Disconnect the connector and remove the hood lock assembly.