Hood Release Lever And Release Cable Removal/Installation: Notes

Hood Release Lever

1. While pulling the hood release lever, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
   Fig 1: Pulling Hood Release Lever

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2. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab, and pull the hood release cable in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the hood release lever from the driver's side lower panel.
   CAUTION:

   • Remove the hood release lever while being careful not to damage the hood release cable with the flathead screwdriver.
3. Pull the hood release lever to remove it from the driver's side lower panel.
   Fig 2: Pulling Hood Release Lever

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4. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release lever.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.