Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Primary 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.





Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution (Service Precautions).

3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
4. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
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.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the screws and the hood secondary latch and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




4. Install the splash shield with the screws and tighten to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).




5. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the hood release on the instrument panel with the screws and tighten to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).