Hood Latch Operating Lever, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Pull the clip -2- out of the release lever -1- slightly -arrow A- using a small screwdriver (example illustration).

Fig 1: Removing Hood Release Lever

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-- Pull the operating lever toward the rear -arrow B- to release the hood and hold it in this position.

-- At the same time, pull the release lever so it is level with the center of the vehicle and out of its mount -arrow C-.