Body - Hood Release Cable Rattling

S006/98

NOISE FROM HOOD RELEASE CABLE

APPLICABLE MODELS

All 1997 Protege

DESCRIPTION

When driving at low speeds or when idling, a rattle noise is heard from the hood release cable. This is caused by excessive clearance between the inner cable and the cable housing. A modified part is available where the inner diameter of the cable housing has been made smaller to decrease the clearance between it and the inner cable.

Customers complaining of this subject should have the vehicle inspected and, if necessary, use the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer complaint.





2. Replace hood release cable with modified part.

3. Verify Repair.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION





This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.





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