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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 S10 Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the hood. Support the hood.

    2. Object Number: 1558 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the hood latch cable from the primary latch assembly.

    3. Use a flat bladed tool in order to release the clip and lift the cable assembly from the primary latch. In order to aid in installation, tie a mechanic's wire to the end of the cable.


    Object Number: 1563 Size: SH
  3. Remove the clips that retain the hood release cable.

    4. Pry open the clips with a flat bladed tool.


    Object Number: 302984 Size: SH
  4. Remove the hood release cable grommet.
  5. Remove the body hinge trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the hood release cable and the lever bolts from the cowl side panel.
  7. Remove the hood latch cable assembly from the vehicle.

    8. Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 302984 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.

  1. Install the hood latch assembly to the vehicle.

    2. Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.

  2. Install the hood release cable and the lever bolts to the cowl side panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1563 Size: SH
  3. Install the hood release cable to the retaining clips.

    4. Object Number: 302984 Size: SH
  4. Install the hood release cable grommet.
  5. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.

    6. Object Number: 1558 Size: SH
  6. Install the hood latch cable to the latch.