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Hood Latch: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION




1. Remove in the order indicated in the above table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the hood.

Hood Release Lever Removal Note




1. Pull the lever.
2. While pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow using a tape-wrapped, small flathead screwdriver, detach it from the lower panel.

CAUTION: Remove the hood release lever while taking care not to damage the hood release cable with the flathead screwdriver.

3. Under the condition in Step 2, pull the hood release lever outward, then remove it from the lower panel.