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Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Engine Hood Courtesy Switch

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

Inspection

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

*a

Lock position

*b

Unlock position

*c

Component without harness connected

(Hood Courtesy Switch (Hood Lock Assembly))

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

Lock position

Below 1 Ω

1 - 2

Unlock position

10 kΩ or higher

If the results are not as specified, replace the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly).

Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(See page ) ) )

2. REMOVE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(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

*a

Protective Tape

(d) Remove the 3 bolts to separate the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly).

(e) Disengage the guide to disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly).

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)

(a) Apply MP grease to the sliding areas of the hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly).

(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:

8.0 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

(See page 3. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY )

3. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(See page ) ) )

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