Installation Procedure

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Attach the mechanic's wire (1) to the hood primary latch release cable (2).
Guide the hood primary latch release cable into the vehicle with mechanic's wire (1).
Remove the mechanic's wire (1) from the hood primary latch release cable (2).
Install the hood primary latch release cable (2) to the hood primary latch release cable handle.

Fig 1: Attaching Mechanic's Wire To Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
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Install the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) to the lower instrument panel (2).

Fig 2: Installing Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle To Lower Instrument Panel
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Guide the cable (2) into position and remove the mechanic's wire (1).

Fig 3: Guiding Cable Into Position & Removing Mechanic's Wire
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Install the hood primary latch release cable (1) to the hood secondary catch and primary latch (2).
Install the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT .
Install the left front wheel house panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
Lower the hood.

Fig 4: Installing Hood Primary Latch Release Cable To Hood Secondary Catch & Primary Latch
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