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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 Lock
    G03494537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE 
    1. Push the rear side cable through the grommet.
      Fig 2: Pushing Rear Side Cable Through Grommet
      G03494538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    Fig 3: Installing Hood Lock Control Cable
    G03494539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL HOOD LOCK 
    1. Connect the hood lock control cable to the hood lock, then close the cover.
      Fig 4: Connecting Hood Lock Control Cable To Hood Lock
      G03494540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the hood lock with the 3 bolts.

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

      Fig 5: Installing Hood Lock
      G03494541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the hood lock bolt cap.
  4. INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER 

    Install the hood lock control cable cover with the bolt.

  5. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE 

    Install the radiator grille with the screw and 2 clips.

  6. 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.
      Fig 6: Installing Lower Finish Panel
      G03494542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. 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) 

  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER