Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 144

BO09A–03

N21794

Radiator Support Upper Seal

Hood Release Lever

Hood Lock Control Cable

Front Fender Side
Panel Protector

Fender Liner

Hood Lock

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

8.0 (82, 71 in.·lbf)

8.0 (82, 71 in.·lbf)

11 (112, 8)

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BODY

HOOD LOCK CONTROL

BO–9

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

HOOD LOCK CONTROL
HOOD LOCK CONTROL

COMPONENTS

BO09B–01

N21381

N21790

A

B

C

A

B

C

BO3863

BO–10

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BODY

HOOD LOCK CONTROL

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

LH front fender side panel protector

(b)

LH fender liner

(c)

Hood release lever

(d)

Radiator support upper seal

2.

REMOVE HOOD LOCK

(a)

Using a screwdriver, pry out the cap.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b)

Remove the 3 bolts and hood lock.

(c)

Disconnect the link from the lock.

3.

REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE

(a)

Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable from the
clamps.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b)

Using a screwdriver, pry out the cable stopper from the
grommet.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.

BO3864

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BODY

HOOD LOCK CONTROL

BO–11

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

(c)

Pull off the cable from the front wheel housing to remove
it.

BO09C–03

N21382

N21783

Rear

Front

N21785

A

B

A

BO–12

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BODY

HOOD LOCK CONTROL

1190

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

INSTALLATION

1.

BEFORE INSTALLING PARTS, COAT LOCK WITH MP
GREASE

Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the lock.

2.

INSTALL HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE

(a)

Push the rear side cable through the grommet.

(b)

Using a screwdriver, push the cable stopper into the
grommet.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Do not damage the grommet with the screwdriver.

(c)

Pass the front side cable through the upper radiator sup-
port.

(d)

Install the cable with clamps.

3.

INSTALL HOOD RELEASE LEVER

4.

CHECK HOOD LOCK CONTROL FOR PROPER OP-
ERATION

After checking for proper operation, tighten the 3 bolts to install
the lock.

Torque:
A bolt: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)
B bolt: 11 N·m (112 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

5.

INSTALL THESE PARTS:

(a)

Radiator support upper seal

(b)

LH fender liner

(c)

LH front fender side panel protector