Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

Open the front hood.
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the bumper face - front. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper. >
Remove the bracket - grille.

Fig 1: Locating Front Grill Bracket Screws
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Bracket Screws
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Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
1. Remove the nuts and clips, and push the radiator to the rear to pull out the lock assembly - front hood through the clearance.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Hood Lock Assembly
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2. Disconnect the release cable, and detach the lock assembly - front hood.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Front Hood Lock Assembly Release Cable
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NOTE: When disconnecting the release cable, refer to "FRONT HOOD OPENER" of "Remote Openers". < Ref. to FRONT HOOD OPENER , REMOVAL, Remote Openers. >