Removal

DOOR / HATCH: HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD Removal

3. REMOVE FENDER REAR PLATE MUDGUARD Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.





(b) Remove the 7 clips.





(c) Remove the 3 grommets and remove the front fender splash shield.

HINT
Replace the grommets with new ones if they are damaged during removal.

5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Remove the 3 bolts and remove the hood lock assembly.

(c) Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side Removal.

7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side Removal.

8. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that the side No. 1 trim can be removed.

9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER

(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the hood lock control lever.





(b) Disconnect the hood lock control cable.

11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.





Text in Illustration





(b) Pull the cable from the engine compartment and remove it.