Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips. Text in Illustration *a 90°

(b) Remove the 5 clips <A>. Text in Illustration *1 Clip <A> *2 Clip <B>

(c) Remove the clip <B>.

(d) Remove the bolt and 6 screws.

(e) Remove the grommet and front fender liner LH.

HINT:

The grommets need to be replaced with new ones because they will break when they are removed.

4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

5. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE

6. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY

7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts.

(c) Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Hood Courtesy Switch)

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Remove the 3 bolts.

(d) Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock assembly.

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, disconnect each clamp shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Pull the hood lock control cable assembly from the engine compartment and remove it.