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Hood Release Lever

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  1. While pulling the hood release lever, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Pulling Hood Release Lever
    G10938776Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. 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.
  3. Pull the hood release lever to remove it from the lower panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Hood Release Lever From Lower Panel
    G10938777Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release lever.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.