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Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair




Hood Latch Release Handle









Hood Latch Release Cable Routing




Removal and Installation

1. Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to Hood Latch Service and Repair.

2. Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Air Cleaner.

3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Tray.

4. Release the hood latch release cable routing clips.

5. Remove the Smart Junction Box (SJB). For additional information, refer to Multifunction Electronic Modules Smart Junction Box (SJB).

6. Remove the hood latch release handle bolt.

7. Release the hood latch release cable grommet from the dash panel.

8. Remove the hood latch release handle and cable assembly.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.