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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: Applying MP Grease To Sliding Surface Of Lock
    G03377207Courtesy 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
      G03377208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pass the cable rear side through the grommet until the cable stopper is attached to the grommet.
    3. Pass the cable front side through the upper radiator support.
      Fig 3: Identifying Cable Stopper
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      HINT:

      Pass the cable to the upper of the VSC ECU bracket as shown in the illustration.

    4. Connect the cable clamps as shown in the illustration below.
      Fig 4: Identifying VSC ECU Bracket
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    Fig 5: Connecting Cable Clamps
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  3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK 
    1. Connect the hood lock control cable.
    2. Install the hood lock with the 2 bolts and nut.

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

    3. Install the cap.
      Fig 6: Installing Hood Lock
      G03377212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 
    1. Install the hood lock control cable cover with the nut.
    2. Install the cap.
      Fig 7: Installing Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
      G03377213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL HOOD LOCK RELEASE LEVER 
    1. Connect the hood lock control cable as shown in the illustration.
    2. 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) 

    Fig 8: Connecting Hood Lock Control Cable
    G03377214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002