Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

Lift the hood catch and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
- Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
- After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.
NOTICE
- When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
Positioning a floor jackDisassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT OIL PUMP AND GEAR BODY SUB-ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE STATOR SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a "TORX" wrench (T30), remove the 16 bolts and stator shaft
assembly from the oil pump body.
NOTICE:
Keep ...
Panel Switches do not Function
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK PANEL SWITCH
(a) Check for foreign matter around the switches that might prevent operation.
OK:
No foreign matter is found.
NG
REMOVE ANY FOREIGN MATTER FOUND
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK
1. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL OPERATION
NOTICE:
The following procedure is based on the assumption that the functions have not
been customized using the Techstream.
(a) Check basic functions.
(1) Check that all doors lock when the loc ...