For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement.
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement.
- Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
- Attach a length of mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
- Release the retainers securing the cable to the inner fender and the radiator support.
- Push the cable grommet (1) through the cowl panel and into the interior of the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts attaching the hood release handle to the knee bolster.
- Remove the cable from the release handle.
- Pull the cable the rest of the way through the cowl panel and out from behind the sound insulation.
- Detach the mechanic's wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
- Remove the cable from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Attach the mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable.
- Using the mechanic's wire as an aid, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the cowl panel.
- Install the cable to the release handle.
- Seat the cable grommet (1) to the cowl panel.
- Install the release handle to the knee bolster.
- Install the bolts that retain the release handle to the knee bolster and tighten to 1 N·m (9 lb in).
- Route the cable as previously noted.
- Attach the cable to the retainers on the inner fender.
- Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
- Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement.
- Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
