Removal Procedure

Open and support the hood.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in BATTERY article.
Remove the windshield wiper washer reservoir. Refer to WASHER PUMP/RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in WIPERS/WASHER SYSTEMS article.
Remove the screws securing the underhood fuse block in order to pull the unit away from the fender.
Disconnect the hood latch cable from the primary latch assembly.
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to release the clip and lift the cable assembly from the primary latch. In order to aid in installation, tie a mechanic's wire to the end of the cable.
Remove the clips that retain the hood release cable.
Pry open the clips with a flat-bladed tool.

Fig 1: Hood Release Cable Housing Mounting Bracket Position
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Pull the cable back through the opening between the radiator support and the left fender.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Release Cable Routing
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Pull the cable back from behind the anti-lock brake module.
Remove the body hinge trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT HINGE PILLAR in INTERIOR TRIM article.
Remove the hood release cable grommet.

Fig 3: Locating Hood Release Cable Components Under Instrument Panel
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Remove the adhesive tape securing the release cable to the side of the cowl.
Remove the hood release cable and the lever bolts from the cowl side panel.
Remove the hood latch cable assembly from the vehicle.
Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.