Release lever, removing and installing

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.