Toyota 53630-12640
Release Cable, Front

The hood cable assembly installation requires feeding it into the engine compartment while passing through the upper radiator support before attaching the clamps based on the illustration. As the next step install the hood cable lever sub-assembly then join the hood cable. Secure the hood lock assembly using three bolts torqued to 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 in-lbf) after applying MP grease to the sliding parts. Finally, connect the hood cable and torques it to the specified setting. The technician needs to inspect the hood sub-assembly followed by necessary adjustments. The water hose clamp bracket must be installed with 2 bolts torqued to 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf). After installing the bracket, attach the radiator cover using 5 clips. The installation of the front fender liner LH requires three new grommets along with eight clips and four screws to be used while carefully aligning the slot of the pin hold clip vertically without rotating it. Affix the front side mudguard LH through its new grommet and two screws before securing the front wheel opening extension pad LH by two screws. Put the front wheel into place as the last step.

Before installation of the hood cable assembly you must feed it into the engine compartment through the upper radiator support before attaching clamps according to illustrations. To proceed with installation secure the hood lock control lever sub-assembly while establishing a connection with the hood cable. The hood lock assembly requires application of MP grease to sliding segments before receiving the hood cable for bolt installation with 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 in-lbf) torque value. Perform needed adjustments to the hood sub-assembly during inspection. Two bolts should be installed into the water hose clamp bracket before tightening them to 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf). The radiator cover requires 5 clips for installation. Install the LH front fender liner by fitment of 3 new grommets, 8 clips and 4 screws and the pin hold clip. Begin by placing the front side mudguard LH through its new grommet then fasten it with 2 screws followed by attaching the front wheel opening extension pad LH through 2 screws before secure the front wheel.

First, remove the front wheel.

Remove the front side mudguard LH by taking out the 2 screws and grommets.

Install the hood lock control lever sub-assembly and connect the hood lock control cable.