Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

HOOD RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

1. Remove hood latch.
2. Disconnect release cable from hood latch.
3. Disengage cable from clips holding cable to radiator closure panel.
4. Route cable rearward through engine compartment toward dash panel.
5. Remove left front cowl trim panel.

Fig. 19:

6. Remove screws holding hood release handle to cowl panel (Fig. 19).
7. Disengage rubber grommet from dash panel behind instrument panel.
8. Disengage push-in retainer holding cable to dash panel behind clutch/brake pedal.
9. Pull release cable through hole in dash panel.
10. Remove cable and handle from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Install cable and handle from vehicle.
2. Push release cable through hole in dash panel.
3. Engage push-in retainer attaching cable to dash panel behind clutch/brake pedal.
4. Engage rubber grommet to dash panel behind instrument panel.
5. Install screws attaching hood release handle to cowl panel.
6. Install left front cowl trim panel.
7. Route cable forward through engine compartment toward hood latch.
8. Engage cable into clips attaching cable to radiator closure panel.
9. Connect release cable to hood latch.
10. Install hood latch.