Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Hood Opener Cable ReplacementNOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and the related parts.
1. Remove these items:
- Front grille cover
- Front fender trim, leftside
- Front inner fender, left side as needed
- Kick panel, driver's side
2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B). Take care not to kink the cable.
3. Using a clip remover, detach the clips. Take care not to kink the cable.
4. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood release handle (B). Take care not to kink the cable.
5. Remove the grommet (C) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
6. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- When installing the opener cable under the dashboard, route the cable under the left engine compartment wire harness (D).