Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Air cleaner Service and Repair

b. Splash shield (LH) Service and Repair

c. Dashboard under cover (Driver side) Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

5. Adjust the hood. Adjustments









Hood Release Lever Removal Note

1. Pull the lever.

2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.






CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the hood release cable when removing the hood release lever with the flathead screwdriver.

3. Pull the hood release lever outward and remove it.