REMOVAL
Remove fender protector (LH). Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove front grille. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Disconnect hood lock release cable from hood lock release handle and hood lock.
Release hood lock release cable clips using a suitable tool.
Remove grommet on lower dash and carefully pull hood lock release cable into passenger compartment.
CAUTION:
While pulling, be careful not to damage (peel) outside of hood lock release cable.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend cable too much, keep radius 100 mm (3.94 in) or more.
Check that cable is not offset from positioning grommet, and apply sealant to grommet (at * mark) properly.

Check that hood lock release cable is properly engaged with hood lock assembly.
After installation, perform hood assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to Adjustment.
After adjusting, perform hood lock inspection. Refer to Inspection.
Secondary Latch
Hood Lock Release Handle
The autolight system allows the headlights to turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can:
Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights automatically when it is dark. Turn off all the lights (except daylight running lights) when it is light. Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the OFF position and all doors are closed.