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 related parts.
- Take care not to kink the cable.
1. Remove the front inner fender.
2. If equipped, remove the clip (A), then remove the condenser upper seal (B). Disconnect the hood opener cable (C) from the hood latch (D), and remove the bolts (E), then remove the hood release handle (F) from the body.
3. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (G) and remove the grommet (H) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable. Take care not to kink the cable.
4. Install the hood opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Route the cable through the holes (I) in the body.