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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Block the hood latch to prevent the hood from locking.
  3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the hood release cable retainer.
  4. Remove the side trim panel retainers.
  5. Remove the hood latch release cable screws.
  6. Remove the hood latch release cable handle from the front hinge pillar.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Release Cable & Screws
    G01559564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the passenger compartment.

  7. Tie the wire or string to the end of the hood release cable in order to aid in the installation of the new hood release cable.
  8. Remove the grommet from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment using a small flat-bladed tool.

    Clean the old sealant from instrument panel hole.

  9. Remove the hood release cable from the instrument panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Grommet From Engine Compartment
    G01559565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
  11. Remove the hood latch release cable (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Hood Latch Release Cable Ball From Latch
    G01559566Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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