Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

LATCH RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

1. Open the hood and move it to the upright position.




2. Remove the screw on the pull handle (1).
3. Pull the handle (1) out of the arresting mechanism in the cover and then remove the hood pull cable from the handle (1).
4. Remove the cable grommet from the bulkhead just below the fuse box.
5. Remove the upper frame cross member.
6. Remove the clip on the frame cross member.
7. Remove the cover.




8. Remove the hood latch (6).
9. Remove the hood latch release cable (1) from between the headlamp and the upper frame cross member.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Pay particular attention to the routing of the hood latch release cable.




1. Install the hood latch release cable (1) between the headlamp and the upper frame cross member.
2. Install the hood latch (6).
3. Install the cover.
4. Install the clip on the frame cross member.
5. Install the upper frame cross member.
6. Install the wire to the grommet (3) on the hood latch release cable (2).

NOTE: Insure that hood latch release cable grommet is properly seated in the bulkhead.

7. Push the cable grommet into the bulkhead below the fuse box.




8. Install the handle (1) to the arresting mechanism in the cover and hook the hood latch release cable to the handle.
9. Install the screw on handle (1).
10. Close the hood and check for proper operation.