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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: If the cable is broken, release the hood by pressing the latch tab on the left side of the lock assembly. Use a rod to press the latch tab.
  1. Lift the hood.
  2. Remove the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the electrical center cover by removing the center retaining nut, and releasing the retaining clips (1) on both sides.
    4. Fig 1: Electrical Center Cover Center Retaining Nut & Retaining Clip
    GM1347760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. In order to gain access to the hood release cable, it is necessary to move the electrical center by releasing the retaining clips (1) on both sides, and lifting out of the retaining grooves (2).
    5. Fig 2: Electrical Center Retaining Clips & Retaining Grooves
    GM1347761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cable handle underneath the instrument panel (I/P).
  6. Remove the cable end from the handle.
  7. Use needle nose pliers in order to squeeze the tabs in order to remove the cable end from the hood latch assembly.
  8. Lift the cable from the lock.
    9. Fig 3: Hood Latch Assembly & Cable Under Instrument Panel
    GM349793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Partially remove the park brake pedal assembly to gain access to the hood release cable. Refer to Park Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.
  10. Pull the cable in toward the cable handle through the hole in the cowl.
    11. Fig 4: Cowl Hole & Cable
    GM349795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper in Engine Cooling.
  12. Detach the cable from the retainer clips.
    13. Fig 5: Hood Latch Cable Retainer Clips
    GM349786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the cable end from the hood latch assembly.
  14. Use needle nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in order to remove the cable end from the handle.
  15. Lift the cable from the lock.
    16. Fig 6: Hood Release Cable & Latch
    GM393503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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