Removal and Installation

HOOD

HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the washer tank. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
2.Remove the radiator core support ornament.





- Remove the radiator core support ornament mounting bolts and clips.
NOTE:
To remove the mounting bolts on both sides of radiator core support ornament, first remove the mounting bolts of front bumper (shown by arrows in the figure) and pull up the bumper edge slightly to get working clearance.

CAUTION:
Never apply excessive force while pulling front bumper to prevent front bumper and front fender from being damaged.
- Hold both sides of radiator core support ornament, pull it upwards and slide it rearwards of the vehicle.





- Disconnect the harness clips and hood lock control cable clips on radiator core support.





3.Remove the fender protector (LH). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
4.Disconnect hood lock switch (RH side) harness connector.
5.Remove the hood lock bracket mounting bolts, and remove the hood lock bracket assembly. Refer to
"Exploded View" Exploded View.
6.Remove the hood lock mounting bolts, and disassemble the hood lock from the hood lock bracket.





7.Disconnect the hood lock control cable from the hood lock and clip it to the hood ledge.





8.Remove the hood lock control cable protector (1) from the headlamp assembly (2).





9.Remove the hood lock control cable cover from hood lock control cable protector.





10.Disconnect the hood lock control cable from hood lock control cable protector.
11.Remove the mounting screws and then remove the hood lock opener.
12.Remove the grommet on the dashboard, and pull the hood lock control cable toward the passenger compartment.

CAUTION:
While pulling, never damage (peel off) the outside of the hood lock control cable.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never bend the cable too much, keeping the radius 100 mm (3.937 in) or more.
- Check that the hood lock control cable is properly engaged with the hood lock.
- After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment" Adjustments.
- After installing, perform the hood lock control inspection. Refer to "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Inspection" Testing and Inspection.