Removal [08/2015 - ]

REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] - Step 1
REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ]
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] - Step 2 .
REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] - Step 3 .
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] - Step 3
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] - Step 4
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] - Step 11
REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hood Lock Control Cable
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REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *a Protective Tape
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch:
  1. Disconnect the connector.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Connector
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3. Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock bolt.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Hood Lock Bolt
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Hood Lock Bolt
4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood lock assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
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REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Using a screwdriver, disengage 5 clamps and hood cable grommet as shown in the illustration.

Fig 6: Identifying Hood Lock Control Cable, Hood Cable Grommet, Washer Hose And Hood Lock Control Cable Clamp

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Hood Lock Control Cable	*2	Hood Cable Grommet
*3	Washer Hose	*4	Hood Lock Control Cable Clamp

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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