Lock Carrier Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Release the lock carrier cover catches -5- on the radiator grille -4- and on the bumper cover -3- using the : T40233  -arrow-.

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-- Remove the lock carrier cover -2- from the groove in the lock carrier -1-.

-- Remove the lock carrier cover.

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Install the hook operating lever again (refer to HOOK RELEASE LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) if in the future procedures the hood is closed.