Engaging the Release Cable in Release Lever

Fig 1: Identifying Release Cable & Hood Release Lever

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-- Install the release cable -2- into the hood release lever -1- in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Release Cable & Bracket

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-- Move the release cable -2- upward as shown and clip it into the bracket -1-.

Routing the Release Cable Inside the Passenger Compartment

Fig 3: Identifying Release Cable & Grommet

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-- Route the release cable -2- along the >>A-pillar<< as shown.

-- Press the grommet -1- onto the >>A-pillar<< from the interior.

Routing the Release Cable Inside the Engine Compartment

Fig 4: Identifying Release Cable, Grommets & Fasteners

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-- Starting from the vehicle interior, route the release cable -3- as shown into the engine compartment and along the fender flange -2-.

-- Make sure that the grommet -1- is properly pressed sideways into the A-pillar.

-- Slide the coupling -4- onto the lock carrier, refer to Release Cable Coupling .

-- Push the release cable and clips -6- onto the tabs -5-.