Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Open the front hood.
- Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the bumper face - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the bracket - grille.
- Remove the radiator upper brackets.
- Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
- Disconnect the connector, and remove the nuts and clips.
- Push the radiator to the rear to pull out the lock assembly - front hood through the clearance.
- Disconnect the release cable, and detach the lock assembly - front hood.
NOTE: When disconnecting the release cable, refer to "FRONT HOOD OPENER" of "Remote Openers". Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Remote Openers>REMOVAL>FRONT HOOD OPENER - Disconnect the connector, and remove the nuts and clips.