Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Equinox) (Service and Repair)Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Torrent) (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the structure. Note the routing of the hood cable in the engine compartment for installation.




4. Inside the vehicle, remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Reposition the carpet aside to expose release handle.




6. Pull release handle to up position.
7. Pry back front of handle slip to disengage from the hinge pillar.
8. Remove the hood primary latch release cable grommet from the front of the dash and remove the cable from the core support.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood primary latch release cable and grommet through the front of the dash.
2. Slide the hood release handle into the hinge pillar and secure into place.




3. Reposition the carpet and install the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Route the hood cable through the body structure.
5. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Equinox) (Service and Repair)Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Torrent) (Service and Repair).
6. Inspect the hood primary latch release cable for proper operation.
7. Close the hood.