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Hood Release Lever

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  1. While pulling the hood release lever, insert a remover tool into the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Release Lever And Release Cable
    G11467720Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure and rotate it in the direction of arrow (1) 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 lower panel.
    Fig 2: Locating Hood Release Lever
    G11426590Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release lever.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.