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Removal [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017]

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  5. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  6. 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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  7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER PROTECTOR 
    1. Disengage the 2 clamps.
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    2. Remove the 2 clips.
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    3. Disengage the clamp to remove the hood lock release lever protector.
  8. 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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  9. 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 grommet as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Leave the string inside the grommet.

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

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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