CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
*1 | w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch: |
*2 | w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch: |
Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock lever.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
*1 | Hood Lock Control Cable |
*2 | String |
*3 | Dash to Frame Brace |
*4 | Engine Room Main Wire |
*5 | Instrument Panel Wire |
*6 | Hood Lock Control Cable Grommet |
*7 | Floor Wire |
Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Use a length of string long enough to pass through the engine compartment.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
*1 | Hood Lock Control Cable | *6 | Apron |
*2 | Clamp | *7 | w/ Rear Wiper: Rear Washer Hose |
*3 | Bypass Hose | *8 | Grommet |
*4 | Radiator Support Side | *9 | Hood Lock Control Cable Grommet |
*5 | Fender Liner | *10 | Plug Hole |
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Pull the cable from the engine room and remove it.
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
*1 | Hood Lock Control Cable |
*2 | String |
*3 | Dash to Frame Brace |
*4 | Engine Room Main Wire |
*5 | Instrument Panel Wire |
*6 | Hood Lock Control Cable Grommet |
Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Use a length of string long enough to pass through the engine compartment.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
*1 | Hood Lock Control Cable | *7 | Fender Liner |
*2 | Clamp | *8 | Apron |
*3 | Clamp | *9 | w/ Rear Wiper: Rear Washer Hose |
*4 | Bypass Hose | *10 | Grommet |
*5 | Radiator Support | *11 | Hood Lock Control Cable Grommet |
*6 | Radiator Support Side | *12 | Plug Hole |
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Pull the cable from the engine room and remove it.