Hood Release Lever Removal Note

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Pull the lever.
While pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow using a tape-wrapped, small Flathead screwdriver, detach it from the lower panel.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the hood release cable when removing the hood release lever with the Flathead screwdriver.
Under the condition in Step 2, pull the hood release lever outward, then remove it from the lower panel.

Fig 1: Detaching Tab From Lower Panel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.