Reposition the carpet in order to gain access to the cable.
Tie wire or string to the end of the hood release cable in order
to install a new hood release cable.
Important: Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the engine compartment.
Remove the hood release cable from the dash panel by turning the grommet
counterclockwise and pulling the grommet and the hood release cable through
the hole in the dash panel.