Genuine Lexus RX330 Hood Latch

Lexus RX330 Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Hood Lock Assembly
  53510-0E010
  Q: How to remove and install the hood latch and hood release cable on Lexus RX330?

  A: On 2014 and later models, remove the Grille. Scribe a line around the latch to aid alignment when installing, then remove the retaining bolts securing the hood latch to the radiator support. To adjust the hood latch horizontally or vertically, loosen these bolts. Remove the latch. Disconnect the hood cable by disengaging the cable from the latch. Pry out the cable retainer from the backside of the hood latch assembly, then disengage the cable. Installation is the reverse of removal. Adjust the latch so the hood engages securely when closed and the hood bumpers are slightly compressed. Working in the passenger compartment, lift the hood release handle lever upward, then pull down on the cable housing end and disengage the cable from the hood release lever handle. Lift upward on the handle and pull the cable housing end from the base of the handle, then detach the cable end from the lever. If the handle lever needs to be replaced simply pull outward on the handle retaining tab and push downward to release it from the instrument panel. Attach a piece of thin wire or string to the end of the cable. Working in the engine compartment, disconnect the hood cable from the latch. Unclip all the cable retaining clips on the radiator support and the inner fenderwell. Pull the cable forward into the engine compartment until you can see the wire or string, then remove the wire or string from the old cable and fasten it to the new cable. With the new cable attached to the wire or string, pull the wire or string back through the firewall until the new cable reaches the inside handle. Working in the passenger compartment, install the new cable into the hood release lever, making sure the cable housing fits snugly into the notch in the handle bracket. Pull on the cable with your fingers from the passenger compartment until the cable stop seats in the grommet on the firewall. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal.