Release lever, removing and installing

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Removing

Fig 1: Removing Release Lever

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Pull release lever - 1 - approx. 2 cm.
Insert a small screwdriver into gap between operating lever - 1 - and clip - 2 -.
Release operating lever and unclip clip from release lever (clip falls behind trim).
Unclip trim - 3 - at center at right angle from mounting bracket and below from door sill molding.

Installing

First clip in trim - 3 - below in door sill molding. Then press in upper clip into mounting bracket.
Now, clip - 2 - is locked completely into release lever.
Then, press release lever onto mount in mounting bracket.

Before hood is closed, a function test of release lever and Bowden cable must be performed.