Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - ENGINE HOOD / DOOR
HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL
1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |

Remove the 11 clips and intake duct seal.
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER |

Remove the 5 clips and side cover.
3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR |

Using a clip remover, separate the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the front upper fender protector LH.
Disengage the 3 clips and the claw to remove the front fender protector upper LH.
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY |

Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.
- HINT:

Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips
Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.
Remove the bolt and 10 screws.

Disengage the 5 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
Disconnect the headlight washer hose. (w/ headlight cleaner system)
Disconnect the connector and remove the front bumper assembly.
5. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) |
Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 3 bolts and the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
6. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY |

Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolt and the low pitched horn.
7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER |

Remove the 3 screws.
Detach the claw and remove the hood lock control cable cover.
8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY |

Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap as shown in the illustration.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 bolts and nut.

Disconnect the hood lock control cable and connector.
Remove the hood lock assembly.
9. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD) |
Detach the 3 claws.
Area | Part Name | Area | Part Name |
A | Hood lock control cable | C | Junction block |
B | Parking brake cable | D | Clutch pedal |
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control lever.
10. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD) |

Detach the 3 claws.
Area | Part Name |
A | Hood lock control cable |
B | Accelerator pedal |
C | Wire harness |
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock control lever.
11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for LHD) |
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
Area | Part Name | Area | Part Name |
A | Hood lock control cable | E | Wire harness |
B | Stopper | F | Wire harness protector |
C | Grommet | G | Clamp |
D | Hood lock cable cover | - | - |
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Pull the cable from the engine compartment and remove it.
12. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for RHD) |
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the clamps shown in the illustration.
Area | Part Name | Area | Part Name |
A | Hood lock control cable | D | Hood lock cable cover |
B | Stopper | E | Wire harness |
C | Grommet | F | Clamp |
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Pull the cable from the engine compartment and remove it.