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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 321600 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the cable from the primary latch with the following procedure:
    2. 1.1. Use a suitable tool to pry the cable clip open to allow removal of the cable.
    1.2. Pry the cable housing from the latch.
  2. Remove the cable from the fasteners on the radiator support.

    3. Object Number: 321604 Size: SH
  3. Remove the cable grommet from the cowl by gently pulling on the grommet.
  4. Disconnect the cable from the cowl.
  5. Remove the left cowl side trim panel. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 321603 Size: SH
  6. Pull the cable through the cowl in order to remove the screws that retain the cable assembly to the cowl side panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 321605 Size: SH
  1. Route the cable through the front of the cowl.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 321603 Size: SH
  2. Install the screws that retain the cable to cowl side panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Install the left cowl side trim panel. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 321604 Size: SH
  4. Pull the cable assembly from the front of the cowl until the grommet is seated.
  5. Connect the cable to the fasteners in the radiator support.

    6. Object Number: 321600 Size: SH
  6. Use a suitable tool in order to clamp the cable clip and connect the cable to the primary latch.
  7. Verify that the hood is operating correctly.