Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
- w/Hood courtesy switch: Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Disconnect the cable and remove the lock.
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Detach the 3 claws and remove the lever.
- Disconnect the cable.
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the cable from the clamps, wire harness protector and wire harness grommet as shown in the illustration.