Removal [10/2023 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER LH
- Remove the screw.
- Detach the claw and remove the hood lock control cable cover LH.
- Disconnect the hood lock control assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- Pull out the hood lock control cable assembly and hood lock control assembly from the hood lock control cable cover LH as shown in the illustration.
Remove in this Direction
- Remove the screw.
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly in the cabin.
*1 String - Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the clamps and remove the hood lock control cable assembly.
*A w/ Advanced Drive *B w/ Digital Inner Mirror *C w/o Digital Inner Mirror - - *1 Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly *2 Stopper - Pull the hood lock control cable assembly into the engine room.
HINT:
Do not pull off the string, because it is used during installation. Leave it on the vehicle.
- Disconnect the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.
- Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly in the cabin.