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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement 
  3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.
  4. Tie a piece of string around the hood release cable. This will ease the installation of the hood release cable through the engine compartment.
  5. Fig 1: Hood Release Handle & Fasteners
    GM714080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the fasteners (3) securing the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.
  7. Fig 2: Hood Release Cable & Handle
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  8. Disconnect the hood release cable (2) from the hood release handle (1).
  9. Fig 3: Hood Release Cable
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  10. Tie a piece of string around the hood release cable (1). This will ease the installation of the hood release cable through the engine compartment.
  11. Remove the hood release cable grommet from the wheel opening.
  12. Remove the hood release cable (1) from the vehicle.