BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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.)

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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.

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  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.