Installation Procedure

Install the hood latch assembly to the vehicle.
Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.
Guide the cable along the left fender behind the anti-lock brake module, the underhood fuse block, and the windshield wiper/washer reservoir.
Route the cable around the end of the radiator support.

Fig 1: Locating Hood Release Cable Along Left Fender
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in CAUTIONS & NOTICES article.
Install the hood release cable and the lever bolts to the cowl side panel.
Tighten

Tighten the hood release cable and the lever bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Secure the release cable to the side of the cowl with adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Locating Hood Release Cable Components Under Instrument Panel
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Install the hood release cable to the retaining clips.

Fig 3: Identifying Hood Release Cable Routing
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Install the hood release cable grommet.

Fig 4: Installing Hood Release Cable Grommet
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Install the hood latch cable to the latch.

Fig 5: Hood Release Cable Housing Mounting Bracket Position
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Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT HINGE PILLAR in INTERIOR TRIM article.
Install the screws securing the underhood fuse block.
Install the windshield wiper/washer reservoir. Refer to WASHER PUMP/RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in WIPERS/WASHER SYSTEMS article.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in BATTERY article.
Inspect the hood latch release cable for proper operation.
Close the hood.