Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

Open the front hood.
Remove the beam COMPL - front UPR.
1. Remove each bumper clip.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bumper Clips
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2. Remove the bolts, and remove the beam COMPL - front UPR.
  CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the front grille assembly, bracket - grille, etc.
Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Beam COMPL - Front UPR
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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 3: Locating Front Grille Assembly Clips
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Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
1. Remove the bolt and clip.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Lock Assembly - Front Hood With Bolts
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2. Disconnect the release cable, and detach the lock assembly - front hood.

Fig 5: Locating Release Cable And Lock Assembly - Front Hood

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NOTE: When disconnecting the release cable, refer to "FRONT HOOD OPENER" of "Remote Openers". Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Remote Openers>REMOVAL>FRONT HOOD OPENER .