Hood - Will Not latch
File In Section: 08 - Body and AccessoriesBulletin No.: 01-08-63-003
Date: May, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Hood Will Not Latch
(Reroute Hood Release Cable)
Models:
1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Condition
Some customers may comment that when they close the hood, the primary latch does not engage. This condition occurs during cold weather.
Cause
The hood release cable slopes downward from the hood latch assembly which traps water inside. In freezing temperatures, ice forms and prevents the cable from returning to the latch position after it is released.
Correction
Thaw the hood release cable and reroute using the appropriate service procedure below.
Service Procedure (Chevrolet Malibu)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the push-in retainers (1) from the upper edge of the grille.
3. Disconnect the grille (3) from the fascia (2) by pulling upward on the grille.
4. Remove the two upper push-in retainers (2) from the left splash deflector.
Position the deflector out of the way by pulling the top downward.
5. Reposition the hood release cable (1) from below the splash deflector to above the splash deflector.
6. Reinstall the two splash deflector push-in retainers (2).
7. Reinstall the grille into the fascia and reinstall the push-in retainers on the upper edge of the grille.
8. Close and reopen the hood to insure proper operation.
Service Procedure (Oldsmobile Cutlass)
1. Open the hood.
2. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
3. Remove the two upper push-in retainers (2) from the left splash deflector.
4. Position the deflector out of the way by pulling the top downward.
5. Reposition the hood release cable (1) from below the splash deflector to above the splash deflector.
6. Reinstall the two splash deflector push-in retainers (1).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Close and reopen the hood to insure proper operation.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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