Hood Release, Disconnecting

-- Open hood.

Fig 1: Identifying Disconnected Release

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-- Unclip release coupling -1- over headlight on driver's side of lock carrier -2-.

-- Open release coupling -1- and remove release -3- in -direction of arrow- from release coupling.

NOTE:

When installing, make sure that release sleeve is inserted correctly and coupling is locked.

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