Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

Open the front hood.
Remove the front bumper face. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .
Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct.

Fig 1: Locating Air Intake Duct And Clips
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Remove the clips and remove the grille bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Grille Bracket And Clips
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Remove the front hood lock assembly.
1. Remove the bolt.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Hood Lock Assembly Bolts
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2. Remove the release cable, and detach the front hood lock assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Detaching Front Hood Lock Assembly
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