Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left front door sill panel. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the upper grille applique.
4. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement (Service and Repair) .




6. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
7. Attach a length of mechanics wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
8. Release the retainer that attaches the cable to the hood hold open rod bracket.
9. Feed the cable out from between the headlamp panel and the radiator, then over the top of the battery tray.




10. Push the cable grommet (1) through the bulkhead and into the interior of the vehicle.
11. Remove the nut (2) attaching the hood release handle (3) to the cowl trim panel on the left side.
12. Remove the cable from the release handle (3).
13. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the bulkhead and out from behind the sound insulation.
14. Detach the mechanics wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
15. Remove the cable from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Attach the mechanics wire to the exterior end of the cable.
2. Using the mechanics wire as an aid, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the bulkhead.
3. Install the cable to the release handle (3).
4. Seat the cable grommet (1) to the bulkhead.
5. Install the release handle (3) to the left side cowl panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the nut (2) that retains the release handle (3) to the left side cowl panel.

Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).





7. Route the cable as previously noted, over the battery tray, between the headlamp panel assembly and the radiator.
8. Attach the cable to the retainers on the wheelhouse and the hood hold open rod bracket.
9. Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
10. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement (Service and Repair) .
11. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine (Service and Repair) .
12. Install the upper grille applique.
13. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
14. Install the left front door sill panel. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.