Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
4. Attach a length of mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
5. Release the retainers securing the cable to the inner fender and the radiator support.




6. Push the cable grommet (1) through the cowl panel and into the interior of the vehicle.




7. Remove the bolts attaching the hood release handle to the knee bolster.
8. Remove the cable from the release handle.
9. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the cowl panel and out from behind the sound insulation.
10. Detach the mechanic's wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
11. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




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




5. Install the release handle to the knee bolster.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the bolts that retain the release handle to the knee bolster and tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb in).




7. Route the cable as previously noted.
8. Attach the cable to the retainers on the inner fender.
9. Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
10. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Service and Repair).