Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair

Hood Release Lever

Removing






- Pull the hood release lever - 2 - and release the hood.

- Insert a small screwdriver into gap between operating lever - 2 - and clip - 3 -.

- Pry the clip - 3 - out of the lever - 2 - - arrow - and then remove the lever from the bracket - 1 -.

Remove the lower trim on the A-pillar to work on the bracket.

Installation






- Completely engage clip - 3 - into release lever - 2 -.

- Finally, Slide the hood release lever - 2 - onto the mount in the bracket - 1 - and lock it in with the bracket.

• Before closing the hood, test the release lever and the release.