Overview - Release Cable

Release Cable, Refer to "Release Cable  " (See Fig 1).

Cable Coupling, Refer to "Cable Coupling  " (See Fig 2).

Attach the Control Cable in the Lid Lock, Refer to "Engaging the Cable in the Hood Latch  " (See Fig 3).

Release Cable, Engaging in Lid Lock, Refer to "Release Cable, Engaging in Lid Lock  " (See Fig 4).

Routing the Release Cable Inside the Passenger Compartment, Refer to "Routing the Release Cable Inside the Passenger Compartment  " (See Fig 5).

Routing the Release Cable Inside the Engine Compartment, Refer to "Routing the Release Cable Inside the Engine Compartment  " (See Fig 6).

Release Cable 

1. Lid Latch
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to  3- Cable Coupling.
   • To adjust the hood, slide up or down.
2. Hood Cable
   • Removing:

     -- Disconnect the release cable at the coupling. Refer to  3- Cable Coupling.

     -- Disengage the release cable from the bracket -7-.

     -- Pull the release cable through to the engine compartment.

   • Installing: install in reverse order of removal
3. Cable Coupling

   -- Slide the coupling clamp sideways onto the bracket -8- on the lock carrier.

   -- Disconnect the release cable here before removing the lock carrier and release lever.

4. Hood Lock Rear Cable
   • Release cable to the operating lever in the vehicle interior.
5. Grommet
   • Make sure it fits correctly when installing.
6. Operating Lever
   • Disengage the release cable. Refer to HOOD RELEASE LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  - "Hood Release Lever, Removing" (See Figure).
7. Lid Lock Release Lever
   • Operating lever cover, removing. Refer to HOOD RELEASE LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  - "Release Lever Cover, Removing" (See Figure).
8. Lock Carrier
9. Wire
   • Pull the electrical wire and the lid lock cable through the lock carrier as shown.
10. Clip
    • Slide the clamp with the electrical wire onto the tab in the lock carrier.

Cable Coupling 

1. Rear Cable
   • Cable to the operating lever
   • When removing, pull back out of the coupling.
2. Cable Coupling
   • To release, remove the clamp from the lock carrier and pull the cable back slightly out of the clamp.
   • Fold the coupling up and lift the front cable with the nipple out of the coupling.
3. Clip
   • Slide sideways onto the lock carrier after installing the cable.
4. Front Cable
   • Cable to the hood lock

Engaging the Cable in the Hood Latch 

1. Front Release Cable
   • Insert the cable nipple in the operating lever in the hood lock.
2. Release Cable for Right-Hand Drive
3. Lid Latch
   • Engage the release cable guide in the lower part of the hood lock.
4. Lock Carrier
5. Clip
   • Slide the clamp with the electrical wire onto the tab in the lock carrier.

Release Cable, Engaging in Lid Lock 

-- Insert the release cable nipple -2- in the operating lever -arrow- in the hood lock -3-.

-- Engage the release cable with guide -1- in the hood lock from below.

Routing the Release Cable Inside the Passenger Compartment 

-- Route the release cable -1- along the >>A-pillar<< as illustrated.

-- Press the grommet -2- onto the >>A-pillar<< from the interior.

Routing the Release Cable Inside the Engine Compartment 

-- Route the release cable -2- as shown in the illustration in the engine compartment along the fender -3-, beginning from the vehicle interior and working out.

-- Slide the coupling -4- onto the lock carrier. Refer to "Cable Coupling" (See Fig 2).