Removal [10/2023 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

1. w/ Courtesy Switch:

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   	Bolt
   	Connector

   1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 3 bolts.
3. Detach the clamp and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly to remove the hood lock assembly.

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   NOTE:

   Do not bend the hood lock control cable assembly excessively.

1. Detach the claw in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

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   	Remove in this direction (1)
   	Remove in this direction (2)

2. Detach the guide in the direction (2) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
3. for Type A:

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   1. Detach the guide and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the hood lock control cable assembly.
4. for Type B:

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   *a	Lever
   	Remove in this Direction
   	Push in this Direction

   1. Push the lever, detach the guide and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the hood lock control cable assembly.

Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

1. Remove the 4 screws.

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2. Detach the claw and remove the front fender front splash shield LH.

1. Remove the 3 screws.

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2. Detach the claw and remove the front fender front splash shield LH.

1. for Short Type:

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

2. for Long Type:

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

for A25A-FKS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

for A25A-FXS:

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

1. w/ Mudguard:
   1. Remove the 8 clips and 2 screws.

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      *A	w/o Mudguard	-	-
      	Clip		Screw

2. w/o Mudguard:
   1. Remove the 9 clips and 2 screws.
3. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and remove the 4 grommets.

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4. Remove the front fender liner LH.

1. Tie a string to the end of the hood lock control cable assembly in the cabin.

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   *a

   String

   HINT: 

   Use a length of string long enough to pass through the engine compartment.

2. Remove the grommet as shown in the illustration.

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   Remove in this Direction

3. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the clamp and remove the hood lock control cable assembly.

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   *1

   Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly

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   -

4. Pull the hood lock control cable assembly into the engine room.

   HINT: 

   Do not pull off the string, because it is used during installation. Leave it on the vehicle.

5. Disconnect the string from the hood lock control cable assembly.