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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.

  2. Fig 1: Applying Mp Grease To Sliding Surface Of Lock
    G03380190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE 
    1. Push the rear side cable through the grommet.
    2. Push the cable stopper to the grommet.
    3. Pass the front side cable through the upper radiator support.
    4. Install the cable with clamps.
    5. Push the cable stopper to the clamp.
    6. Fig 2: Installing Grommet
      G03380191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 3: Installing Hood Lock Control Cable
      G03380192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK 
    1. Connect the hood lock control cable to the hood lock, then close the cover.
    2. Fig 4: Connecting Hood Lock Control Cable To Hood Lock
      G03380193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the hood lock with the 3 bolts.

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

    4. Install the hood lock bolt cap.
  5. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 

    Install the hood lock control cable cover with the bolt.

  6. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE 

    Install the radiator grille with the screw and 2 clips.

  7. Fig 5: Installing Hood Lock Bolt Cap
    G03380194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Connect the connectors and hood lock control cable to the lower finish panel.
    2. Install the lower finish panel with the 3 screws.
  9. CHECK HOOD LOCK CONTROL FOR PROPER OPERATION 

    After checking for proper operation, tighten the 3 bolts to install the lock.

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

  10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER 
  11. Fig 6: Installing Lower Finish Panel With Screws
    G03380195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002