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Hood Latch Release Handle




Hood Latch Release Handle

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to Hood Latch Hood Latch.

2. Disconnect the 3 hood latch release handle cable guides.
- Note the routing of the hood latch release cable.

3. Remove the hood latch release handle bolt.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).





4. NOTE: Breaking the tab does not require handle assembly replacement.

Using a suitable tool, push up on the tab to snap it off and then slide the handle off the instrument panel.





5. NOTE: The hood latch release handle and cable assembly must be pulled through the cowl panel into the passenger compartment.

Remove the hood latch release handle and cable assembly.

- Pull the hood latch release cable through the cowl panel.





6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.