Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If the release cable will not operate the latch, access the hood latch by raising the vehicle and removing the front wheelhouse rear filler panel. Then trip the latch with a long screw driver.

Fig 1: Cable Sheath Grommet At Latch

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Remove the right and the left hood latches. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement - Left and to Hood Latch Replacement - Right .
Disconnect the release cable from the latches.

Fig 2: View Of Release Cable Retainers At Plenum Panel

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Remove the release cable from the retainers (1) on the plenum panel.

Fig 3: Release Cable Handle & Screws

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Remove the screws from the release cable handle.
Remove the release cable grommet from the dash panel.
Pull the release cables through the opening in the dash panel.