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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2018SIENNA LIMITED, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR BODY PANELS(DOOR / HATCH) (SERVICE INFORMATION)HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL [11/2017 - ]PROCEDURE
2018 Toyota Sienna Limited, AWD

Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure

2018 Toyota Sienna Limited, AWDSECTION Procedure
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and the front wheel opening extension pad LH.
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  2. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
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    2. Remove the 2 clips.
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    3. Remove the 2 screws.
  3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE HOOD LOCK NUT CAP 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the hood lock nut cap.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
  5. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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    2. Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.
    3. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable from hood lock control lever.
    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Hood Lock Control Cable - -
    3. Pull the cable from the engine room and remove it.
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