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Removal [07/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]

  2. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
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  4. REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. Disengage the clamp to remove the hood lock release lever protector.
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  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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    2. Remove the 3 bolts.
    3. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly to remove the hood lock assembly.
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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  7. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly to remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
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  9. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
      *a Clamp
    2. Tie a string to the hood lock control lever sub-assembly side end of the hood lock control cable assembly.

      HINT: 

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

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    3. Pull the hood lock control cable assembly through the grommet.

      HINT: 

      Leave the string inside the grommet.

    4. Disconnect the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.
    5. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clamps as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly - -
      *a Clamp - -

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. Pull the hood lock control cable assembly from the engine compartment to remove it.