Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1765

Hood Release Lever Removal Note
1. Pull the lever.
2. While pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow using a tape-wrapped, small flathead screwdriver,
detach it from the dashboard.
CAUTION:
Remove the hood release lever while taking care not to damage the hood release cable with the
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flathead screwdriver.
3. Under the condition in Step 2, pull the hood release lever outward, then remove it from the dashboard.
HOOD STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the bolt, then remove the hood striker.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
(w) RX-8 Body
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