Hood Release Lever
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- While pulling the hood release lever, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
- Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab, and pull the hood release lever in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the lower panel.CAUTION:
- Remove the hood release lever while being careful not to damage the hood release cable with the flathead screwdriver.
- Pull the hood release lever to remove it from the lower panel.
- Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release lever.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.