Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE



1. Remove the Steering column filler panel.
2. Remove the bolts/screws from the hood release handle base.




3. Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle.
4. Remove the hood release handle from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Install the hood release cable to the hood release handle.




2. Install the hood release handle to the instrument panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the bolts/screws to hood release handle base.

Tighten
Tighten the hood release handle base bolts/screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the instrument panel steering column filler.