BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  After the active bonnet has deployed, always newly replace the parts indicated in the active bonnet service warnings in the section dealing with the active bonnet. If the vehicle is driven without part replacement, the active bonnet may not deploy correctly. (See ACTIVE BONNET SERVICE WARNINGS.)

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (SeeBATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

2.  Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1	Connector (with theft-deterrent system)
2	Bonnet latch
3	Bonnet release lever (See Bonnet Release Lever Removal Note.)
4	Bonnet release cable

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  Adjust the bonnet. (See BONNET ADJUSTMENT.)

Bonnet Release Lever Removal Note

1.  Pull the bonnet release lever.

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2.  While maintaining the condition in procedure 1, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure, press the ends of the tabs with the screwdriver in the direction of the arrows (1), pull the bonnet release lever in the direction of arrow (2), and then disconnect the lower panel.

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Caution

•  Remove the bonnet release lever while being careful not to damage the bonnet release cable with the flathead screwdriver.

3.  Pull the latch release lever outward, remove it from the lower panel, and then disconnect the bonnet release cable.

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4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.