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Removal





ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

(a) Remove the 3 screws and the front wheel opening extension pad.





3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (for 2GR-FE) Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER

(a) Remove the 5 clips and bolt.





(b) Remove the 4 screws, grommet, and the front fender liner.

6. REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.





(b) Disconnect the hood lock control cable.





(c) Remove the hood lock assembly.

8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Remove the 3 bolts.

(c) Disconnect the hood lock control cable.





(d) Remove the hood lock assembly.

9. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control lever.





10. 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.