Electronic Pedestrian Protection Hood Hinge Actuator - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system, disable the system before attempting any EPP system component diagnosis or service. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the EPP system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental active hood hinge actuator deployment.

NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system active hood hinge actuator. If the actuator is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, it should be handled in the same manner as is used when handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. Review the recommended procedures for Handling Non-Deployed Supplemental Restraints. Service and Repair . If the actuator has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for Service After A Pedestrian Protection Deployment before removing the unit from the vehicle. Service and Repair .





1. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Disconnect the pigtail wire connector (5) of the Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) active hood hinge actuator (1) from the headlamp and dash wire harness connector (4).
3. Remove the screw (2) that secures the actuator bracket to the mount (3) on the hood hinge lower bracket.
4. Remove the actuator from the vehicle.