2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 1.REMOVE HOOD INSULATOR 
a. Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips and remove the insulator.  
2.REMOVE HOOD TO RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL 
a. Using a clip remover, disengage the 13 clips and remove

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual grille protector.  
b. Remove the protector.  
c. Remove the 8 screws and inside radiator grille.  
d. w/ Pre-collision safety system: 
Remove the 4 nuts and radiator grille garnish. 
Fig. 10: Removin

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 11: Removing Bolt And Hook 
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6.REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSY LH (See REPLACEMENT
 )  
7.REMOVE HOOD SUPPORT ASSY RH  
8.REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSY 
a. w/ Pre-co

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 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.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 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

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 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 lo

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 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 sh