Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Release Cable Removal And Installation

Removal

1. Remove the screws and the hood release handle from the instrument panel.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bolts and the hood latch release.
4. Remove the cable from the hood latch release assembly.
5. Remove the cable from the engine compartment.







Installation

CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the radiator grille with the screws.
2. Install the cable into the hood latch release handle.
3. Install the hood release handle on the instrument panel with the screws.

Tighten:
Tighten the hood release handle screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).

4. Install the cable to the hood latch release assembly.
5. Install the hood latch release assembly with the bolts.

Tighten:
Tighten the hood latch bolts to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).