Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Hood Opener Cable Replacement




Hood Opener Cable Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or its related parts.

1. Remove these items:

- Front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement
- Front inner fender, left side as needed Front Inner Fender Replacement
- Driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Kick panel, driver's side

2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) Service and Repair.





3. Remove the hood release handle (C) Hood Release Handle Replacement, and disconnect the hood opener cable.

4. Detach the clips (D) with a clip remover, release the hood opener cable from the clip (E), and remove the grommet (F) 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.

NOTE: If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.