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REMOVAL (To 08/2009): Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  13. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  14. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  15. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (w/ Air Suspension)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  16. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH (w/ Air Suspension) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  17. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  18. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  19. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  20. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Hood Lock Control Cable Cover, Screws & Clamp
      GTY269099Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
  21. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
      Fig 2: Identifying Taped Screwdriver
      GTY288922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.
      Fig 3: Identifying Hood Lock Nut & Bolts
      GTY274978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Connector & Hood Lock Control Cable
      GTY281243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
  23. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws.
      Fig 5: Identifying Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY280029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the hood lock control cable assembly and hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly & Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly
      GTY281441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Identifying Hood Lock Control Cable & Stopper
      GTY279172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Hood Lock Control Cable *2 Stopper

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Pull the hood lock control cable assembly from the engine compartment and remove it.
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