Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
2. Remove the bolts from the hood release handle base.




3. Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle.
4. Remove the hood release handle from the instrument panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood release cable to the hood release handle.




2. Install the hood release handle to the instrument panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts to hood release handle base.

Tighten the hood release handle base bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the left instrument panel insulator.