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Removal [05/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER 

    Refer to REMOVAL [05/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  4. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    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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  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR 
    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.
  6. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER LH 
    1. Detach the clamps and remove the hood lock control cable cover LH.
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  7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    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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  8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    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