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hood release lever

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  1. Pull the hood release lever.
  2. Fig 1: Pulling Hood Release Lever
    G06200882Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. While maintaining the condition in procedure 1, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure, press the ends of the tabs with the screwdriver in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, pull the hood release lever in the direction of arrow (2), and then disconnect the lower panel.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Lower Panel
    G06200883Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Remove the hood release lever while being careful not to damage the hood release cable with the flathead screwdriver.
  4. Pull the latch release lever outward, remove it from the lower panel, and then disconnect the hood release cable.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying Hood Release Lever & Cable
    G06200884Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.