1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light (LH).
c. Front mudguard (LH).
d. Hood release lever.
3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.
4. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the body.

5. Remove the clip from the body.
6. Press the grommet into the cabin side.
7. Remove the hood release cable from the cabin side.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
Hood Removal/InstallationRear Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness.
Tighten or replace parts if necessary.
2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease,
and looseness in the boot band.
3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or splines. ...
Body Sealing [Water Proof And Rust Preventive]
Sealant is applied to the parts where the panels meet and to the hemmed parts
of the door panel and hood panel to provide water proofing and rust proofing.
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Power Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (Power Mos Fet) [Full
Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The power MOS FET controls the blower motor rotation speed.
Function
The power MOS FET controls the supply voltage to the blower motor based on
the gate voltage sent from the climate control unit, and adjusts the fan rotation
speed (airflow volume).
Constructi ...