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Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Fig 1: Hood Primary Latch Release Cable & Components
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the hood primary and secondary latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  3. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the front driver side door sill garnish molding. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement .
1 Hood Primary Latch Cable
Procedure 
Disconnect the hood primary latch release cable from the primary hood latch.
2 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Retainer
Procedure 
Disconnect the hood primary latch release cable from the hood primary latch release cable retainer.
3 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Grommet
Procedure 
Ensure the grommet is properly seated in the cowl wiper pocket to prevent water leaks.
4 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Procedure 
Disconnect the hood primary latch release cable handle from the hood latch cable bracket.