Removal
DOOR / HATCH: HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR Removal
2. REMOVE NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2AZ-FE) Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY Removal
4. REMOVE SIDE MUDGUARD Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER
(a) Remove the 8 clips and 3 screws.
(b) Remove the 3 grommets and the front fender liner.
HINT
The grommets need to be replaced with new ones because they will break when they are removed.
7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts from the hood lock assembly.
(b) Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.
8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control lever.
9. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Pull the cable from the engine compartment and remove it.