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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
  2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1372561  Size: SH
  4. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
  5. Attach a length of mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
  6. Release the retainers securing the cable to the inner fender and the radiator support.

  7. Object Number: 1372823  Size: SH
  8. Push the cable grommet (1) through the cowl panel and into the interior of the vehicle.

  9. Object Number: 1553863  Size: SH
  10. Remove the screws (1) attaching the hood release handle (2) to the knee bolster.
  11. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the cowl panel and out from behind the sound insulation.
  12. Detach the mechanic's wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
  13. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1372823  Size: SH
  1. Attach the mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable.
  2. 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.
  3. Seat the cable grommet (1) to the cowl panel (2).

  4. Object Number: 1553863  Size: SH
  5. Install the release handle (3) to the knee bolster.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the screws (1) that retain the release handle to the knee bolster.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1372561  Size: SH
  9. Route the cable as previously noted.
  10. Attach the cable to the retainers on the inner fender.
  11. Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
  12. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  13. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .