Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.




2. Remove the hood latch. Refer toHood Latch Replacement (Hood Latch Replacement) .
3. Disconnect the hood release cable (1) from the hood latch (2).
4. Tie a piece of string around the hood release cable. This will ease the installation of the hood release cable through the engine compartment.
5. Remove the front fascia extension. Refer to Fascia Extension Replacement - Front (Fascia Extension Replacement - Front) .
6. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) .




7. Open the clips (1) retaining the hood release cable (2) to the vehicle.




8. Remove the screws (2) retaining the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.
9. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release handle (1).
10. Tie a piece of string around the hood release cable. This will ease the installation of the hood release cable through the passenger compartment.




11. Remove the hood release cable grommet (2) from the wheel opening.
12. Remove the hood release cable from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Transfer the string to either end of the hood release cable.
2. Route the string and the hood release cable into the passenger compartment.
3. Remove the string from the hood release cable.




4. Connect the hood release cable to the hood release handle (1).
5. Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.




6. Position and press the hood release cable grommet (2) into the wheel opening.




7. Pull the string and the hood release cable into the engine compartment.
8. Remove the string from the hood release cable.
9. Position the hood release cable (2) in the clips (3) and close the clips (3).
10. Install the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) .
11. Install the front fascia extension. Refer to Fascia Extension Replacement - Front (Fascia Extension Replacement - Front) .




12. Attach the hood release cable (1) to the hood latch (2).
13. Install the hood latch (2). Refer toHood Latch Replacement (Hood Latch Replacement) .
14. Close the hood.