Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE
Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the clamp.
Remove the 3 bolts and millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
Disconnect the connector and remove the 2 clamps.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the hood lock assembly from the upper radiator support sub-assembly.
Move the hood lock assembly as shown in the illustration to remove it from the upper radiator support.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
Note
Do not excessively bend the hood lock control cable assembly.