Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

LATCH RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

1. Unlatch hood and open
2. Disconnect remote hood release cable from hood latch.

Fig. 6:

3. Release any remote hood cable attachments and free cable (Fig. 6).
4. Remove left front cowl trim panel, Refer to Trim Panel.

Fig. 7:

5. Remove screws attaching hood release handle to cowl panel and release cable from clip (Fig. 7).
6. Disconnect rubber grommet from dash panel behind instrument panel.
7. Pull release cable through hole in dash panel.
8. Remove cable and handle from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. From inside of vehicle feed remote release cable through hole in dash panel (Fig. 7)
2. Connect rubber grommet into dash panel.
3. Install screws attaching hood release handle to cowl panel.
4. Install left front cowl trim panel.
5. Connect any remote cable attachments (Fig. 6).
6. Connect remote hood release cable to hood latch.
7. Close hood and verify operation.
8. Check remote hood release cable for proper operation.