Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.
CAUTION
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
Engine compartmentInspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Inspect the steering pad switch assembly.
(1) Disconnect the switch connector.
Text in Illustration
*1
Up Switch
*2
Down Switch
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
3. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE
4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
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