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Hood Opener Cable Replacement
Fastener Locations
A
B
D
E EG
C
C 6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
E E
D
F
:Bolt,2
C
:Clip,4
E :Clip,1
F
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items: Front grille cover (see page 20-163)
Front inner fender, driver’s side (see page 20-171)
Kick panel, driver’s side (see page 20-66)
2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) (see page 20- 181), and remove the bolts (C), then
remove the hood release handle (D). Take care not to kink the cable.
3. Detach the clips (E) with a clip remover, release the hood opener cable from the clip (F), and remove the grommet (G) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
4. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
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Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
B : Cushion tape, 2
C
CB A
B A
A B C
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items:
Rear seat cushion (see page 20-133)
Rear seat side bolster (see page 20-134)
Front door sill trim, driver’s side (see step 3 onpage 20-66)
Kick panel, driver’s side (see page 20-66)
Rear door sill trim, both sides (see page 20-67)
B-pillar lower trim, driver’s side (see page 20-72)
Trunk side trim panel, left side (see step 6 on page 20-81)
Trunk lid trim (see page 20-82)
Trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener (see page 20-182)
Fuel cap adapter (see page 20-159)
2. Pull the carpet back as needed.
3. Release the opener cable (A) from the clips (B). Remove the cushion tape (C). 4. While pinching the hooks (A) from inside the
vehicle, remove the grommet (B) from the body.
5. Release the hook (A), then remove the grommet (B) from the fuel fill door latch (C).
(cont’d)
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20-180Openers
Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,4
A
B C
Front
B
A C
B
B
Front
6. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from inside the body.
7. Detach the opener cable junction box (A) from the body.
8. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (B) from the trunk lid latch (C) (see page 20-185).
9. Release the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the clips.
10. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the
cable. 11. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) as shown.
Replace any damaged clips and the cushion tape.
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Hood Latch Replacement
Fastener Locations 6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
D
:Bolt,3
1. Remove the front grille cover (see page 20-163).
2. With hood latch switch: Remove the clip (A), then
disconnect and detach the hood latch switch
connector (B).
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (C) from the body, and disconnect the hood opener
cable (D) from the hood latch. 4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
Apply multipurpose grease to each location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows.
Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly and the hood latch switch connector is
plugged in properly (for some models).
Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 4 on page 20-152).
Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
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pecial Tools Required
20-182 Openers
Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Replacement
Fastener Location
:Bolt,1
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
D E
B
B
C F
astener Location
:Screw,1
A
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool
s
et to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Pry out the bottom edge of the front side cap (A) at the notch with the appropriate trim tool to detach
the hooks (B), and release the hooks (C), then
remove the cap from the front door sill trim (D).
2. Remove the opener lock cylinder (E), and loosen the bolt. 3
. Remove the screw securing the front door sill trim
(A) and trunk lid opener/fuel full door opener.
4. Remove the front door sill trim (see step 3 on page 20-66).
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20-183
Fastener Location
:Bolt,1
A
B
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
B
5. Remove the bolt, then remove the trunk lid opener/
fuel fill door opener (A) from the bolt (B). 6. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener
cable (A), then remove the opener (B). Take care
not to kink the cable.
7. Install the opener in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the opener cable is connected properly.
Make sure the trunk lid and fuel fill door open properly and lock securely.
If the trunk lid or the fuel fill door does not open properly, adjust the position of the cable end on
the opener.
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20-184Openers
Trunk Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
B
A
1. Remove the trunk lid trim (see page 20-82).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A). NOTE: Check for a damaged or stress-whitened rod
fastener (B).
3. Remove the bolts securing the lock cylinder.
4. Turn the lock cylinder (A) to release the hook from the trunk lid, then remove the lock cylinder. 5. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
If the rod fastener is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly.
Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.
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Trunk Lid Latch Replacement
A B
A
Fastener Locations A
:Bolt,2
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) A
AB
C A
B
A B
1. Remove the trunk lid trim (see page 20-82).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod from the lock cylinder
(see step 2 on page 20-184).
3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A), and disconnect the power trunk lid actuator connector
(B). Take care not to kink the opener cable.
4. Remove the bolts from the trunk lid latch (A). 5. Pull the trunk lid latch (A) out, and disconnect the
cylinder rod (B) from the trunk lid latch. Take care
not to bend the cylinder rod.
NOTE: Check for a damaged or stress-whitened rod
fastener (C).
6. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Replace the rod fastener if it is damaged.
Make sure the connector is plugged in properly and the opener cable is connected properly.
Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.
If the trunk latch does not operate properly, adjust the position of the cable end (A) on the
latch.
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