Actuator - Pedestrian Protection - LH - 1st Generation - Remove And Replace: Removal
- Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
- Remove the LH underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
- Loosen the rear portion of the front wheel arch liner to access the actuator harness.NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the entire front wheel arch liner.
- Disconnect the actuator harness.
- Remove the fir tree clip that secures the actuator harness.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Lift the cowl screen to access the actuator.NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the cowl screen.
- Release the bolts (x2) that secure the actuator to the shock tower (torque 11 N.m).
- Remove the actuator by lifting it up and guiding the harness through the hole near the shock tower.