REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD
Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad.
REMOVE FENDER REAR PLATE MUDGUARD
Remove the clip and screw.
Remove the grommet and the fender rear plate mudguard.
Tech Tips
Replace the grommets with new ones if they are damaged during removal.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
Remove the 7 clips.
Remove the 3 grommets and remove the front fender splash shield.
Tech Tips
Replace the grommets with new ones if they are damaged during removal.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
Remove the 3 bolts and remove the hood lock assembly.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 3 bolts and remove the hood lock assembly.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the RH side Click here.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the RH side Click here.
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that the side No. 1 trim can be removed.
REMOVE LOWER NO.1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Remove the 2 <C> bolts.
Disengage the 2 claws and the 7 clips and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3 connector.
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control lever.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the hood lock control lever.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
| Area | Part Name | Area | Part Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| *1 | Hood lock control cable | *2 | clamp |
Pull the cable from the engine compartment and remove it.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
| Area | Part Name | Area | Part Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| *1 | Hood lock control cable | *3 | Washer hose |
| *2 | Clamp | - | - |
Pull the cable from the engine compartment and remove it.