Horn System: Horn: Removal

CAUTION: Do not remove the bumper face - front when removing the horn, in order to prevent damaging the claws of the bracket - front bumper corner and the bracket - front bumper side.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE > NOTE > >BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the bracket - grille.
1. Remove each bumper clip.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bracket Grille Bumper Clips
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2. Remove the clip, and remove the bracket - grille.
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the bracket - grille, make sure to remove all clips.
- Be careful not to damage the front grille assembly, etc.
Fig 2: Locating Bracket Grille Clips
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Inserting your hand into the gap through the bumper face - front, remove the horn assembly - Lo.
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the horn bracket mounting bolt, and remove the horn assembly - Lo.
Fig 3: Locating Horn Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Remove the horn assembly - Hi.
1. Remove the screw and clips, and turn over the mud guard - front RH.
  
  Fig 4: Turning Over Mud Guard Front RH
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2. Disconnect the horn connector.
3. Remove the horn bracket mounting bolt, and remove the horn assembly - Hi.
CAUTION: The resistor may become hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.

Fig 5: Locating Horn Bracket Mounting Bolt

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