Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Pull out the hood release handle in order to access the screws.
2. Remove the screws and the hood release handle from the instrument panel.




3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice .

4. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
5. Remove the screws and the splash shield.




6. Open the hood.
7. Remove the screws and the hood secondary latch.




8. Remove the cable from the hood release handle.
9. Remove the cable from inside the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the cable from inside the vehicle.
2. Install the cable to the hood release handle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the screws and the hood secondary latch.

Tighten the hood latch screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).





4. Install the splash shield with the screws.

Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).





5. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the hood release on the instrument panel with the screws.

Tighten the hood release handle screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).