Mounting Bracket With Release Cable With Operating Lever Hook, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the hook release lever. Refer to HOOK RELEASE LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the latch and disengage the mounting bracket release cable. Refer to LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the wiring harness -8-.

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-- Pry out the clips -4 and 7-.

-- Remove the bolts -5 and 9-.

-- If equipped, remove the bolt -2-.

-- Remove the mounting bracket -1- and free up the release cables -3 and 6-.