Lock Carrier, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing .

-- Support the hood using suitable tools and equipment.

-- Remove the impact member. Refer to Impact Member, Removing and Installing .

-- Remove the radiator module bracket -10-.

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-- Loosen the washer fluid reservoir filler neck -2- from the lock carrier -1-.

-- Disconnect the release cable -3-. Refer to Release Cable, Removing and Installing .

-- Remove the bolts -4-, -5-, -6- and -7-.

-- Disconnect the connector for the Engine Hood Contact Switch -F266- -8-.

-- Pivot out the lock carrier -1- in the -direction of the arrow A- under the tabs -9-.

-- Remove the lock carrier -1- in the -direction of the arrow B-.