Hood Hinge Releaser [2017-2022]: Removal
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Follow instructions about safety information pyrotechnical system. Refer to: [SAFETY INFORMATION PYROTECHNICAL SYSTEMS]
See information regarding the handling of non-deployed pyrotechnical parts. Refer to: [HANDLING NON-DEPLOYED PYROTECHNICAL PART]
Perform battery disconnecting and connecting. Refer to: [BATTERY DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING]
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) is active for a certain length of time after the power supply has been disconnected. Wait for a minimum of 30 seconds before disconnecting or removing any SRS components.
Remove the plenum cover. Refer to: [PLENUM COVER]
Orientation view
Remove the screw.
Remove the marked part.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the marked part.
Torque: Hood hinge releaser, to Bracket, 10Nm
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES
Remove the screws.
Fold marked part aside.
Torque: M6, 10Nm
Remove the marked part.
ALL VEHICLES
Disconnect the connector.
VEHICLES WITH ANTI-THEFT ALARM HORN WITH INTEGRAL BATTERY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the screw.
Torque: M6, 10Nm
The graphic shows the back of the component before removal.
Remove the marked part.
ALL VEHICLES
Remove the nuts.
Remove the marked part.
Torque: Hood hinge releaser, to Bracket, 10Nm