Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open and support the hood.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the windshield wiper washer reservoir. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement.
4. Remove the screws securing the underhood fuse block in order to pull the unit away from the fender.




5. Disconnect the hood latch cable from the primary latch assembly.
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to release the clip and lift the cable assembly from the primary latch. In order to aid in installation, tie a mechanic's wire to the end of the cable.
6. Remove the clips that retain the hood release cable. Pry open the clips with a flat-bladed tool.
7. Pull the cable back through the opening between the radiator support and the left fender.




8. Pull the cable back from behind the antilock brake module.
9. Remove the body hinge trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side.
10. Remove the hood release cable grommet.
11. Remove the adhesive tape securing the release cable to the side of the cowl.
12. Remove the hood release cable and the lever bolts from the cowl side panel.
13. Remove the hood latch cable assembly from the vehicle.
Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood latch assembly to the vehicle.
Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.
2. Guide the cable along the left fender behind the antilock brake module, the underhood fuse block, and the windshield wiper/washer reservoir.




3. Route the cable around the end of the radiator support.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.

4. Install the hood release cable and the lever bolts to the cowl side panel.

Tighten
Tighten the hood release cable and the lever bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Secure the release cable to the side of the cowl with adhesive tape.




6. Install the hood release cable to the retaining clips.




7. Install the hood release cable grommet.
8. Install the hood latch cable to the latch.
9. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Left Body Side.
10. Install the screws securing the underhood fuse block.
11. Install the windshield wiper/washer reservoir. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Close the hood.