Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

LATCH RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

1. Remove hood latch.
2. Disengage cable end from hood latch locking mechanism.
3. Slide cable case end sideways in keyhole slot of hood latch while pinching barb on cable case closed.

Fig. 4:

4. Remove cable from latch (Fig. 4).
5. Remove hood release handle from instrument panel.
6. Disengage rubber grommet cable insulator from hole in dash panel.
7. Attach a suitable length of mechanic's wire to latch end of cable to assist cable installation.

Fig. 5:

8. Route cable back from latch through engine compartment toward dash panel near power brake booster (Fig. 5).
9. Remove attaching clips from cable case.
10. From inside vehicle, pull cable through dash panel until mechanic's wire is exposed.
11. Disconnect cable from mechanic's wire.
12. Remove hood release cable from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Place hood release cable in position under instrument panel.
2. Attach latch end of hood release cable to mechanic's wire protruding through dash panel.
3. Route cable forward through engine compartment toward latch by pulling on mechanic's wire (Fig. 5).
4. Disconnect mechanic's wire from cable.
5. Engage rubber grommet cable insulator into hole in dash panel.
6. Install hood release handle into instrument panel.
7. Place cable in position on latch.
8. Slide cable case end sideways into keyhole slot of hood latch.
9. Engage cable end into hood latch locking mechanism.
10. Install hood latch.
11. Install attaching clips to cable case and install clips into original holes in strut tower, fender, headlamp area, and radiator closure panel crossmember.