Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Opener Cable Replacement

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

1. Remove these items:
- Front bumper, 2-door
- Front grille, 4-door
- Inner fender
- Kick panel, 2-door, 4-door




2. Remove the bolts (A) then remove the radiator upper brackets (B).
3. Disconnect the hood opener cable (C) from the hood latch (D).
4. Move the radiator (E) as necessary. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (F), and remove the grommet (G) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
5. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and check the clips for damage or stress-whitening, and replace them with new ones.