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
- Front inner fender
- Driver's kick panel




2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B), and disconnect the hood opener cable from the hood release handle (C).
3. Remove the lower part of the air intake silencer (D) by pulling it down.
4. Using a clip remover, detach the clip, peel off the vinyl tape (E) wrapped around the engine compartment wire harness (F) and the opener cable, and remove the cable from the harness clips (G). Remove the grommet (H) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
5. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clip, and if necessary, replace it with new one.
- Route the cable through the hole (I) in the body.
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.