Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

Open the front hood.
Remove the bumper face - front. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper. >
Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the energy absorber plate - front.

Fig 1: Locating Front Energy Absorber Plate Bolts And Clips
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Remove the clips, and remove the cover UPR - front.

Fig 2: Locating Front Cover UPR Clips
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Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
1. Remove the bolt and clip.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Hood Lock Assembly Bolt And Clip
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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. >