HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Pass the hood lock control cable assembly into the engine compartment.

      A01CC2HE01
      Area Part Name Area Part Name
      A Hood lock control cable C Hood cable grommet
      B Clamp D Wire harness

    2. Pass the cable through the upper radiator support.

    3. Connect the clamps as shown in the illustration.

  2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Pass the hood lock control cable assembly into the engine compartment.

      A01CBM4E01
      Area Part Name Area Part Name
      A Hood lock control cable C Hood cable grommet
      B Clamp - -

    2. Pass the cable through the upper radiator support.

    3. Connect the clamps as shown in the illustration.

  3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01CDVJ

      Connect the hood lock control cable to the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

    2. A01CC18

      Engage the 3 claws to install the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01CDVJ

      Connect the hood lock control cable to the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

    2. A01CF0E

      Engage the 3 claws to install the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  5. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01CE9Q

      Engage the 2 claws and DLC3.

    2. Engage the clamp.

    3. Connect the connector.

    4. A01CFFK

      Engage the 2 claws and 2 guides.

      Note

      Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.

    5. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws <B>.

  6. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Engage the clamp.

    2. Connect each connector.

    3. A01CCYO

      Engage the 2 claws and guide.

      Note

      Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.

    4. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws <B>.

  7. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:


      1. A01CAS8

        Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock.

      2. A01CF0U

        Connect the hood lock control cable.

      3. A01CBXD

        Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

    2. w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:


      1. A01CEL4

        Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock.

      2. A01CEXC

        Connect the hood lock control cable.

      3. A01CEIJ

        Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }
      4. A01CDRQ

        Connect the connector.

  8. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. for ALPHARD:


      1. A01CAS8

        Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock.

      2. A01CCXZ

        Connect the hood lock control cable.

      3. A01CF8O

        Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

    2. for VELLFIRE:


      1. A01CDC8

        Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the lock.

      2. A01CAW6

        Connect the hood lock control cable.

      3. A01CATX

        Install the hood lock assembly with the 3 bolts.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for ALPHARD)


    1. Install the radiator cover sub-assembly with the 4 clips.

  10. INSTALL RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for VELLFIRE)


    1. Install the radiator cover sub-assembly with the 4 clips.

  11. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL


    1. A01CCFB

      Install the outer cowl top panel with the 8 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }

    2. Connect the 2 clamps to the outer cowl top panel.

    3. Remove the protective tape.

  12. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WITH BRACKET


    1. A01CBAK

      Install the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket to the outer cowl top panel with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      6.5 N*m  { 66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf }

  13. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CFL4

      Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly with the 3 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
    2. A01CAUN

      Connect the connector.

  14. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CEWQ

      Engage the 15 claws and 2 guides to install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01CFAO

      Install the 2 clips.

  15. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

    2. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH:


      1. A01CC1NE01

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    3. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


      1. A01CEI7E01

        Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

    4. A01CG9BE01

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

  16. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. When reusing the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH:


      1. A01CC1NE01

        Clean the wiper arm serrations.

    2. When reusing the windshield wiper link assembly:


      1. A01CEI7E01

        Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

    3. A01CAPLE01

      Install the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

    4. Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid onto the windshield. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and the wipers do not come into contact with the vehicle body.

  17. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER


    1. A01CEUC

      Engage the 2 claws to install the 2 windshield wiper arm covers.

  18. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A through H are within each standard range.

      A01CF70E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for ALPHARD *B for VELLFIRE
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 5.9 to 9.9 mm (0.232 to 0.390 in.) E 2.2 to 6.2 mm (0.0866 to 0.244 in.)
      B 3.4 to 7.4 mm (0.134 to 0.291 in.) F 2.3 to 6.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.248 in.)
      C 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) G 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.)
      D -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.0630 in.) H -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.0630 in.)

  19. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the hood.


      1. A01CFMK

        Loosen the 4 hinge bolts of the hood.

      2. Adjust the clearance between the hood and front fender by moving the hood.

      3. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. Adjust the height of the front end of the hood using the cushion rubbers.


      1. A01CD4M

        Adjust the cushion rubbers so that the heights of the hood and fender are aligned.

        Tech Tips

        Raise or lower the front end of the hood by turning the cushion rubbers.

    3. Adjust the hood lock.


      1. A01CGAI

        Loosen the 3 bolts.

      2. Tighten the bolts after the adjustment.

        Torque:
        7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

      3. Check that the striker can engage with the hood lock smoothly.