Latch Release Lever, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Hood Release Lever

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-- Pull the hood release lever -1- and release the hood.

-- Insert a small screwdriver into the gap between the release lever -1- and the clip -2-.

-- Pry the clip -2- out of the release lever -1- in direction of -arrow a- and then remove the release lever from the mounting bracket -3- in direction of -arrow b-.

For additional work on the mounting bracket -3-, remove the lower A-pillar trim panel -4-. Refer to UPPER A-PILLAR TRIM, CONVERTIBLE / LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM, DRIVER SIDE .