ACTIVE BONNET ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the active bonnet actuator improperly can accidentally operate the active bonnet actuator, which may seriously injure you. Read the active bonnet service warnings and cautions before handling the active bonnet actuator. (See ACTIVE BONNET SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See ACTIVE BONNET SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

•  If repairs are performed on a vehicle with a deployed active bonnet, always replace with the applicable parts no matter to what extent the external damage appears. If the parts indicated in the active bonnet service warnings in the section dealing with the active bonnet are not replaced when servicing the vehicle after the active bonnet has been deployed, the active bonnet may not function normally. (See ACTIVE BONNET SERVICE WARNINGS.)

1.  Switch the ignition off.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Plug hole plate (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T) (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)].) (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T].)

(2)  Engine cover (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

(3)  Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the active bonnet actuator connector. (See Active Bonnet Actuator Connector Disconnect Note.)

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5.  Remove the bolt A.

6.  Remove the bolt B.

7.  Remove the active bonnet actuator.

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8.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Active Bonnet Actuator Connector Installation Note.)

9.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

10.  Verify that the active bonnet warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.

•  If the active bonnet warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (active bonnet) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (ACTIVE BONNET)].)

Active Bonnet Actuator Connector Disconnect Note

1.  Press the active bonnet actuator connector lock lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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2.  While pressing the area indicated by arrow (2) shown in the figure, disconnect the active bonnet actuator connector.

Active Bonnet Actuator Connector Installation Note

1.  Verify that the active bonnet actuator connector lever is connected to the position shown in the figure.

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2.  Verify that the active bonnet actuator connector is securely attached.