Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

LATCH RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

1. Release hood latch by using the inside release, if still functioning. If not reach up through the bottom of the fascia opening and release the latch pawl lever.

Fig. 5:

Fig. 6:

2. Disconnect hood release cable ferrule and cable end from hood latch assembly (Fig. 5) or (Fig. 6).
3. Remove left cowl side trim panel.
4. Remove screws attaching hood latch release cable handle to the cowl side.
5. Remove left wheel splash shield.
6. Disengage release cable from routing clips.
7. Roll carpet back to expose cable.

Fig. 7:

8. Release taped on cable clip from dash liner (Fig. 7).
9. Release the rubber grommet from the dash panel. Pull cable through the dash panel access hole.
10. Remove cable from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Place cable in position on vehicle.
2. Push cable through access hole in dash panel.
3. Install release cable rubber grommet into access hole in dash panel.
4. Install screws attaching hood latch release cable handle to the cowl side. Tighten screws to 2.3 to 3.4 N.m (20 to 30 in.lbs.) torque.
5. Install cable clips.
6. Place carpet into position.
7. Install left wheel splash shield.
8. Install left cowl side trim panel.
9. Connect hood release cable ferrule and cable end to hood latch.
10. Verify hood latch operation before closing hood.