Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement (Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement).
2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side).
3. Loosen the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement).
4. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement).




5. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
6. Attach a length of mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
7. Release the retainers securing the cable to the inner fender.
8. Feed the cable out from between the headlamp housing panel and the radiator.




9. Push the cable grommet (1) through the bulkhead and into the interior of the vehicle.
10. Remove the nut (2) attaching the hood release handle (3) to the cowl trim panel on the left side.
11. Remove the cable from the release handle (3).
12. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the cowl panel and out from behind the sound insulation.
13. Detach the mechanic's wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
14. 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 (3).
4. Seat the cable grommet (1) to the cowl panel.
5. Install the release handle (3) to the left side kick panel.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the nut (2) that retains the release handle (3) to the left side kick panel and tighten to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).




7. Route the cable as previously noted, between the headlamp housing panel and the core support.
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 (Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement).
11. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side).
13. Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement).
14. Install the left front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement (Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement).
15. Inspect the hood for proper alignment.