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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left front door sill panel. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the upper grille applique.
  4. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  5. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1252564 Size: SH
  6. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
  7. Attach a length of mechanics wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
  8. Release the retainer that attaches the cable to the hood hold open rod bracket.
  9. Feed the cable out from between the headlamp panel and the radiator, then over the top of the battery tray.

    10. Object Number: 740669 Size: SH
  10. Push the cable grommet (1) through the bulkhead and into the interior of the vehicle.
  11. Remove the nut (2) attaching the hood release handle (3) to the cowl trim panel on the left side.
  12. Remove the cable from the release handle (3).
  13. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the bulkhead and out from behind the sound insulation.
  14. Detach the mechanics wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
  15. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 740669 Size: SH
  1. Attach the mechanics wire to the exterior end of the cable.
  2. Using the mechanics wire as an aid, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the bulkhead.
  3. Install the cable to the release handle (3).
  4. Seat the cable grommet (1) to the bulkhead.
  5. Install the release handle (3) to the left side cowl panel.

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

  6. Install the nut (2) that retains the release handle (3) to the left side cowl panel.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 1252564 Size: SH
  7. Route the cable as previously noted, over the battery tray, between the headlamp panel assembly and the radiator.
  8. Attach the cable to the retainers on the wheelhouse and the hood hold open rod bracket.
  9. Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
  10. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  11. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  12. Install the upper grille applique.
  13. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  14. Install the left front door sill panel. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.