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Hood Lock Control: Installation

  1. BEFORE INSTALLING PARTS, COAT LOCK WITH MP GREASE 

    Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the lock.

    Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Surface Of Lock
    G03150447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE 
    1. Pass the cable to engine room.
      Fig 2: Installing Hood Lock Control Cable
      G03150448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pass the cable rear side through the grommet until the cable stopper is attached to the grommet.
    3. Fig 3: Installing Cable Front Side Through Upper Radiator Support
      G03150449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pass the cable front side through the upper radiator support.
      NOTE: Pass the cable to the upper of the VSC ECU bracket as shown in Fig 4.
      Fig 4: Passing Cable To Upper VSC ECU Bracket
      G03150450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the cable clamps as shown in Fig 5.
      Fig 5: Identifying Cable Clamps
      G03150451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK 
    1. Connect the hood lock control cable.
    2. Install the hood lock with the 2 bolts and nut.
      Fig 6: Installing Hood Lock
      G03150452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

    3. Install the cap.
  4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Install the hood lock control cable cover with the nut.
    2. Fig 7: Installing Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
      G03150453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the cap.
  5. INSTALL HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER 
    1. Connect the hood lock control cable as shown in Fig 8.
    2. Fig 8: Checking Hood Lock Control For Proper Operation
      G03150454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
  6. CHECK HOOD LOCK CONTROL FOR PROPER OPERATION 

    After checking for proper operation, tighten the 2 bolts and nut to install the lock.

    Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)