Meter Hood Removal/Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Meter Hood Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front side trim (Driver's side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Detach the fit of the meter hood rubber from the upper column cover.
  3. Pull the meter hood outward and detach the tabs A and locator pins B.
  4. Remove the meter hood.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Meter Hood
    G02566792Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Revised 3/2004 (Ref. No. R012/04) 

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