Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front section of the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove all related panels and components.




4. Disconnect the hood release cable (1) from the hood latch.




5. Open the clips (1) retaining the hood release cable (2) to the vehicle.




6. Remove the screws (2) securing the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.




7. Remove the hood release cable grommet (1) from the front of dash panel.
8. Remove the hood release cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the hood release cable to the vehicle.




2. Install the hood release cable grommet (1) to the front of dash panel.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the screws (2) securing the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 lb in).




4. Install the hood release cable to the clips (1) retaining the cable (2) to the vehicle.




5. Connect the hood release cable (1) to the hood latch.
6. Install all related panels and components.
7. Install the front section of the air cleaner assembly.
8. Close the hood.