Hood Latch Release: 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 grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement

- Front inner fender:
- 2-door Front Inner Fender Replacement (2-Door)

- 4-door Front Inner Fender Replacement (4-Door)

- Kick panel driver's side:
- 2-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Sill Area (2-Door)

- 4-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area (4-Door)

2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B), Service and Repair and remove the bolts (C), then remove the hood release handle (D). Take care not to kink the cable.

3. Detach the clips (E) using a clip remover, release the hood opener cable from the clip (F), and remove the grommet (G) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.

4. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.