GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Classic 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  2. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the hood release cable retainer.
  3. Remove the hood latch release cable from the retainer at the radiator support panel.
  4. Remove the left sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  5. Remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Fold the carpet down to access the hood latch cable grommet.

    7. Object Number: 330110 Size: SH
  7. Remove the hood latch release cable screw from the handle.
  8. Remove the hood latch release cable handle from the front hinge pillar.
  9. Remove the hood latch release cable from the handle by pressing the tabs together.

    10. Important: Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the passenger compartment.

  10. Tie a wire or string to the end of the hood release cable in order to aid in the installation of the new hood release cable.

    11. Object Number: 363889 Size: SH
  11. Pull the grommet from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment.

    12. Clean the old sealant from instrument panel hole.

  12. Remove the hood latch release cable from the instrument panel.

    13. Object Number: 740823 Size: SH
  13. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 740823 Size: SH
  1. Tie the wire or string to the hood latch release cable (1).
  2. Install the hood latch release cable through the hole in the instrument panel.
  3. Apply sealer to the grommet. Pull the grommet from the engine compartment side until the grommet is seated in the instrument panel hole.
  4. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
  5. Install the hood latch release cable to the retainer at the radiator support panel.
  6. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
  7. Install the hood latch release cable to the handle.
  8. Install the hood latch release cable handle to the hinge pillar.

    9. Object Number: 330110 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  9. Install the hood latch release cable screw.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch release cable handle screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  10. Fold the carpet back to the original position.
  11. Install the left sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  12. Install the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  13. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.