Overview - Hood Release Cable: Notes

Fig 1: Hood Release Cable Overview

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Right Hood Latch
- Removing and Installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - HOOD LATCH .
Hood Latch Cable
- Removing:
  -- Disconnect the release cable at the coupling Release Cable Coupling .
  
  -- Pull the release cable through to the engine compartment.
- Installing: install in reverse order of removal
- Adjust the hood latch point of release Release Cable, Engaging in Lid Latch .
Left Hood Latch
Release Lever
- Disengage the release cable Operating Lever Cover, Removing .
Cable Coupling
-- Disengage the release cable inside the passenger compartment before removing the lock carrier and when removing the operating lever.
Hood Release Lever Cable
- Release cable to the operating lever in the vehicle interior.
Grommet
- Make sure it fits correctly when installing it. The grommet must be pushed all the way into the bulkhead.