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Hood Lock Control: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER 
  2. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and lower finish panel.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and hood lock control cable.
  3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE 

    Remove the screw, 2 clips and radiator grille.

  4. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 

    Remove the bolt and hood lock control cable cover.

  5. Fig 1: Removing Screw, Clips And Radiator Grille
    G03380185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE HOOD LOCK 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock bolt cap.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Hood Lock
      G03380186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a screwdriver, open the cover, then disconnect the hood lock control cable.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    5. Fig 3: Disconnecting Hood Lock Control Cable Using A Screwdriver
      G03380187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable from the clamps.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable From Clamps
      G03380188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pull the cable from the engine room to remove it.
    4. Fig 5: Pulling Cable From Engine Room
      G03380189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002