Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Hood Latch Components:

Hood Release Cable Components:

REMOVAL
1. Open the hood.
2. Pull the hood release cable outward until it releases from the plastic stop.
3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the latch operating rod.
4. Remove the hood release cable from the retainers.
5. Remove the two screws from the hood release fuel door plastic bezel.
6. Pivot the plastic bezel away from the lower trim molding.
7. Remove the screws retaining the lower trim molding.
8. Remove the lower trim molding.
9. Pull the carpeting back to expose the hood release cable.
10. Disconnect the cable from the hood release lever clasp.
11. Attach a long piece of rope to the end of the cable.
12. Pull the cable from the vehicle. Do not pull the rope out of the vehicle.
13. Disconnect rope from cable.

INSTALLATION
1. Attach the rope, used during removal, to the hood release lever end of cable.
2. Pull the rope/cable into the vehicle and disconnect the rope from the end of the cable.
3. Ensure the cable grommet is seated in the dash panel opening.
4. Connect the cable to the hood release lever clasp.
5. Return the carpeting to the proper position.
6. Install the lower trim panel.
7. Install the hood release/fuel door plastic bezel.
8. Pass the hood release cable through the cable retainers.
9. Attach the release cable to the latch operating rod.
10. Connect the hood release cable housing to the plastic stop.
11. Attach the cable end to the hood with a retainer and screw.