PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER CENTER STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
for Halogen Headlight:
for HID Headlight:
REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER UPPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR AIR GUIDE PLATE
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HOOD TO FRONT FENDER SEAL RH
Remove the clip.
Detach the 3 clips and remove the hood to front fender seal RH.
REMOVE HOOD TO FRONT FENDER SEAL LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the RH side.
REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER (w/ Cover)
Detach the clip and guide, and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
| *A | w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch |
| *B | w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch |
w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts.
| *A | w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch |
| *B | w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch |
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
| *1 | String |
Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Use a length of string long enough to pass through the engine compartment.
Detach each clamp, and then pull out the hood lock control cable assembly from the vehicle body.
Untie the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.
| *1 | Hood Lock Control Cable | *2 | Stopper |