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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2002 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1558 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the windshield wiper washer reservoir. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container and Pump Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  4. Remove the screws securing the underhood fuse block in order to pull the unit away from the fender.
  5. Remove the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement .

    6. Important: Block the hood latch in order to prevent the hood from locking until you have installed the hood latch release cable.

  6. Disconnect the hood latch cable from the primary latch assembly.

    7. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to release the clip and lift the cable assembly from the primary latch.

  7. In order to aid in installation, tie a mechanic's wire to the end of the cable.

    8. Object Number: 608192 Size: SH
  8. Remove the clips that retain the hood release cable.

    9. Pry open the clips with a flat-bladed tool.

  9. Pull the cable back through the opening between the radiator support and the left fender.
  10. Pull the cable back from behind the antilock brake module.

    11. Object Number: 608191 Size: SH
  11. Remove the body hinge trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  12. Remove the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  13. Remove the hood release cable grommet.
  14. Remove the adhesive tape securing the release cable to the side of the cowl.
  15. Remove the hood release cable and the lever bolts from the cowl side panel.
  16. Remove the hood latch cable assembly from the vehicle.

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 594019 Size: SH
  1. Transfer the mechanics wire to the new cable.
  2. Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.
  3. Guide the cable along the left fender behind the antilock brake module, the underhood fuse block, and the windshield wiper/washer reservoir.
  4. Route the cable around the end of the radiator support.

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


    Object Number: 608191 Size: SH
  5. Install the hood release cable and the lever bolts to the cowl side panel.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the hood release cable and the lever bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Secure the release cable to the side of the cowl with adhesive tape.

    7. Object Number: 608192 Size: SH
  7. Install the hood release cable to the retaining clips.

    8. Object Number: 302984 Size: SH
  8. Install the hood release cable grommet.

    9. Object Number: 1558 Size: SH
  9. Install the hood latch cable to the latch.
  10. Install the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  11. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  12. Install the cruise control module. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement .
  13. Install the screws securing the underhood fuse block.
  14. Install the windshield wiper/washer reservoir. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container and Pump Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  16. Inspect the hood latch release cable for proper operation.
  17. Close the hood.