1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light (LH).
c. Front mudguard (LH).
d. Hood release lever.
3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.
4. While pressing the tabs of the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the body.

5. Remove the clip from the body.
6. Press the grommet into the cabin side.
7. Remove the hood release cable from the cabin side.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
Hood Removal/InstallationOil Cooler [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The oil cooler constantly maintains maximum ATF performance in the transaxle
by maintaining an optimum ATF temperature which has the effect of achieving
reduced fuel consumption.
Construction/Operation
The oil cooler performs the following operations accord ...
Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the rubber on only one side of the plug hole plate front is lifted up,
it could damage the adapter at the location shown in the figure. When removing
the plug hole plate, lift up the rubbers at the same time.
Removal
1. Pull up the front part of the plug hole p ...
Water Pump Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
Tu ...