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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.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Release Cable Screws
    GM330110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the hood latch release cable handle from the front hinge pillar.
  7. IMPORTANT: Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the passenger compartment.
  8. 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.
  9. Remove the grommet from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment using a small flat-bladed tool.
    Fig 2: View Of Hood Latch Cable & Grommet
    GM363889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Clean the old sealant from instrument panel hole.

  10. Remove the hood release cable from the instrument panel.
  11. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
  12. Remove the hood latch release cable (1).
    Fig 3: Identifying Hood Release Cable
    GM740823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.