GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Express 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the hood.

    2. Object Number: 314944 Size: MH
  2. Remove the cable (1) from the hood latch (3).

    3. Object Number: 314949 Size: SH
  3. Remove the cable (1) from the retainer on the radiator support.
  4. Push the cable (1) and the grommet into the cab from the engine compartment.
  5. Remove the left side hinge pillar trim panel from the body. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the screws retaining the cable handle (3) to the body.
  7. Remove the handle (3) from the hinge pillar.
  8. Remove the cable (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 314944 Size: MH
  1. Position the cable (1) to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 314949 Size: SH
  2. Route the cable (1) from the cabin into the engine compartment.
  3. Install the cable grommet into the front of dash.
  4. Install the cable handle (3) to the hinge pillar.
  5. Install the screws to the hood release handle (3) to the pillar.
  6. Install the left side hinge pillar trim panel to the body. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the cable (1) to the retainer on the radiator support.
  8. Install the cable (1) to the hood latch.
  9. Close the hood.
  10. Inspect the hood release cable for proper operation.