Lock carrier service position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Support Tool 3369

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• Support Tool 3369

Fig 2: Lock Carrier Overview

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• Remove bumper → Front bumper (up to model year 2005), removing and installing .

• Remove engine cover - 2  - and - 3  -.
• Unscrew intake air duct between lock carrier and air cleaner housing at lock carrier and remove.

Fig 3: Install Support Tool 3369 At Left/Right

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• Install Support Tool 3369 at left and right as shown.
• Remove bolts - 5  - at left and right.
• Remove bolts - 4  - and pull lock carrier - 1  - toward front.
• Pull lock carrier forward until rear hole in lock carrier aligns with front threaded hole in fender flange.

Fig 4: Securing Lock Carrier At Left/Right With Bolts

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• Secure lock carrier at left and right with bolts - arrow  -.

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal. 

Tightening torques → Lock carrier with attachments - assembly overview .