RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Hood Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
Removal
THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
4. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
6. REMOVE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) See: Sensors and Switches -
Accessories and Optional Equipment/Distance Sensor/Service and Repair/Removal
7. REMOVE LOW PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY See: Lighting and Horns/Horn/Service and Repair/Low Pitched Horn/Removal
8. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE COVER See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Hood/Hood Latch Release Cable/Service
and Repair/Removal
9. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH (HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY)
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hood lock nut cap.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and hood lock nut.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
(d) Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the engine hood courtesy switch (hood lock assembly).