2003 LEXUS LS430 lock

Fig. 13: Removing Hood Lock Nut Cap
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e. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and lock.
f. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
g. Disconnect the connector.

Fig. 14: Disconnecting Hood Lock Control Cable
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9.REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the nut and cover.

Fig. 15: Removing Hood Lock Control Cable Cover
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10.REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSY
a. Remove the 2 screws and lever.
b. Disconnect the hood lock control cable from the J/B.

Fig. 16: Disconnecting Hood Lock Control Cable From J/B
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11.REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSY
a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable clamps as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig. 18: Pulling Cable From Engine Room
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12.INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSY
a. Pass the cable to the engine room.
b. Pass the cable rear side through the grommet until the cable stopper is attached to the grommet.
c. Pass the cable front side throu
gh the upper radiator support.

Fig. 19: Installing Hood Lock Control Cable Assy
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HINT:
Pass the cable to the upper part of the skid control ECU bracket as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 21: Connecting Cable Clamps
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13.INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSY
a. Connect the hood lock control cable as shown in the illustration.
b. Install the lever with the 2 screws.

Fig. 22: Installing Lever With Screws
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14.INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER
a. Install the cover with the nut.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf)
b. Install new cap.