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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and support the hood.

  2. Object Number: 315265  Size: SH
  3. Remove the hood latch cable from the hood latch.

  4. Object Number: 315264  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hood latch cable retaining clips.
  6. Attach a length of mechanics wire to the hood latch cable prior to removal. This lead will assist in reinstallation of the new hood latch cable.
  7. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Release Lever Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  8. Object Number: 363889  Size: SH
  9. Remove the hood latch cable and grommet rearward from the passenger compartment.

  10. Object Number: 315262  Size: SH
  11. Transfer the lead wire to the new hood latch cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 315262  Size: SH
  1. Using the lead wire, pull the new hood latch cable through the cowl and into the engine compartment.

  2. Object Number: 363889  Size: SH
  3. Seat the grommet fully into the cowl.
  4. Install the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Release Lever Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  5. Object Number: 315265  Size: SH
  6. Install the hood latch cable to the hood latch.

  7. Object Number: 315264  Size: SH
  8. Install the hood latch cable retaining clips.
  9. Close the hood.