Other information:
Opening the Hood
Open the left-hand front door.
Fully pull the hood release lever and
let it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch.
Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.Note: This action fully releases the hood.
Open the hood.Note: There is no secondary hood release
under the hood.
Support the hood with the strut.
Closing the Hood
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Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
Refer to: Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the rear door glass run and bracket.
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