Latch Release Cable, Removing And Installing

Removing 

-- Remove the vehicle electrical system control module bracket. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .

-- Loosen the release cable -3- from the mounting bracket support bracket -2- and disengage the release cable nipple -1-.

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-- Release the retainers -arrows- and remove the housing cover -1-.

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-- Loosen the release cable -4- from the support bracket -3- and disengage the release cable nipple -2-.

-- Free up the release cable on the lock carrier.

-- Remove the grommet and remove the release cable outward.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Engage the release cable nipple -3- into the coupling roller -2- and push the release cable into the support bracket.

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-- Position the housing cover -1- so that the printed "line" points toward the free coupling connection.

-- To release the latches evenly, adjust the release cable at the thumbwheel.

Removing 

-- Remove the latch. Refer to LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the retainers -arrows- and remove the housing cover -1-.

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-- Loosen the release cable -4- from the support bracket -3- and disengage the release cable nipple -2-.

-- Release the catches and remove the coupling from the lock carrier.

-- Free up the release cables and guide them out of the lock carrier.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Engage the release cable nipple -3- into the coupling roller -2- and push the release cable into the support bracket.

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-- Position the housing cover -1- so that the printed "line" points toward the free coupling connection.

-- To release the latches evenly, adjust the release cable at the thumbwheel.