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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Hood Latch Release Cable
    GM363718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the left front headlamp. Refer to Headlamp, Fog Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Side Marker Lamp Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.
    3. IMPORTANT: Block the hood latch in order to prevent the hood from locking until you have installed the hood latch release cable.
  3. Remove the hood latch release cable from the latch mechanism.
  4. Remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal .
  5. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  6. Tie a wire or string to the end of the hood release cable, in order to aid in the installation of the new hood release cable. Ensure that the end of the wire or string remains in the engine compartment.
    7. Fig 2: Hood Release Cable Retainer
    GM363723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the hood release cable retainers from the engine compartment side rail.
  8. Pull the carpet back in order to access the hood latch release cable.
  9. Remove the hood latch release handle.
  10. Remove the hood latch release cable from the hood latch release handle.
    11. Fig 3: View Of Hood Latch Cable & Grommet
    GM363889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using a small, flat-bladed tool remove grommet from the dash panel.
  12. Remove the hood latch release cable from the dash panel.
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