Removal [03/2017 - 05/2023]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 05/2023]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [03/2017 - 06/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [06/2019 - 04/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [04/2020 - 05/2023]

1. Detach the claws and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

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2. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly to remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

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1. Detach the harness clamp.

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2. Remove the 2 clips.

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3. Detach the clamp to remove the hood lock release lever protector.

1. Detach the clamps and remove the hood lock control cable cover LH.

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1. Disconnect the connector.

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2. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock assembly.
3. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and hood lock control assembly to remove the hood lock assembly.

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1. Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly.

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   HINT: 

   Use a length of string long enough to pass through the engine compartment.

2. Pull out the hood lock control cable assembly through the wire harness grommet as shown in the illustration.

   HINT: 

   Leave the string inside the grommet.

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   *1	Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
   *2	Wire Harness Grommet

3. Disconnect the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.
4. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, detach the clamps and remove the grommet and hood lock control cable assembly.

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   *1	Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
   *2	Grommet