Installation Procedure

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Using the lead wire, pull the new hood latch cable through the cowl and into the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Pulling Hood Latch Cable
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Seat the grommet fully into the cowl.
Install the hood release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Installing Grommet Into Cowl
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Install the hood latch cable to the hood latch.

Fig 3: Installing Hood Latch Cable To Hood Latch
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Install the hood latch cable retaining clips.
Close the hood.

Fig 4: Installing Hood Latch Cable Retaining Clips
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