Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair

RELEASE-HOOD LATCH

REMOVAL




1. Remove the grille.
2. Remove hood latch (4).
3. Remove the left headlamp unit.
4. Remove the plastic rivets and remove the left front wheelhouse splash shield.
5. Detach the release cable and the retainer clips (2) in the engine compartment.




6. Separate the release cable grommet from the dash panel hole.
7. Detach the release cable and the retainer clips (4).
8. From the inside of the vehicle, remove the screws (5) attaching the hood release handle (2) to the bottom of the instrument panel (1).
9. Pull/route the hood release cable through the dash panel hole and remove it from the inside of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If replacement hood latch is also being installed, ensure that it is thoroughly lubricated.




1. From inside the vehicle, pull/route the hood release cable through the dash panel hole and into the engine compartment.
2. Install the hood release handle (2) and install the screws (5).
3. Install the cable grommet in the dash panel hole.
4. Attach the retainer clip (4) to the release cable and install.




5. Attach the retainer clips (2) to the release cable and install them into the holes in the engine compartment.
6. Install hood latch.
7. Install the wheelhouse splash shield and install the rivets.
8. Install the left headlamp unit.
9. Install the grille.