Latch Release Lever, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Pull the release lever -1- and release the hood.
-- Pull the operating lever -1- until it stops and hold it in this position.
-- Insert a small screwdriver -5- into the gap between the operating lever -1- and the clip -2- in direction of -arrow a-.
-- Pry the clip -2- out of the operating lever -1- in the direction of -arrow b-. Then remove the operating lever from the mounting bracket -4- in the direction of -arrow c-.
It is necessary to remove the A-pillar lower trim panel -3- to continue working on the mounting bracket -4-. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .