Engine Hood Courtesy Switch
Inspection INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Text in Illustration
Standard Resistance:
If the results are not as specified, replace the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly). |
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1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)
(a) Disconnect the connector. |
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(b) Disengage the clamp to separate the wire harness.
(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the hood lock nut cap. Text in Illustration
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(d) Remove the 3 bolts to separate the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly). |
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(e) Disengage the guide to disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly). |
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1. INSTALL HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)
(a) Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly). |
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(b) Engage the guide to connect the hood lock control cable assembly.
(c) Install the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly) with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
8 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}
(d) Install a new hood lock nut cap.
(e) Connect the connector.
(f) Engage the clamp to install the wire harness.
2. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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3. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota Tacoma quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.



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