BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

id091400810400

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Air cleaner (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

(2)  Splash shield (LH) (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Dashboard under cover (Driver side) (See 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 bonnet. (See BONNET ADJUSTMENT.)

ac9wzw00001076

1	Bonnet latch
2	Bonnet latch switch connector
3	Bonnet release lever (See Bonnet Release Lever Removal Note.)
4	Bonnet release cable

Bonnet Release Lever Removal Note

1.  Pull the lever.

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

ac9uuw00002063

Caution

•  Be careful not to damage the bonnet release cable when removing the bonnet release lever with the flathead screwdriver.

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