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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left front door sill panel. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT  in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT  in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC)  or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (OLDSMOBILE)  or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET)  in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT   . 
  5. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
    Fig 1: Releasing Retainer That Attaches Cable To Hood Hold Open Rod Bracket
    G01641333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Attach a length of mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
  7. Release the retainer that attaches the cable to the hood hold open rod bracket.
  8. Feed the cable out from between the headlamp panel and the radiator, then over the top of the battery tray.
  9. Push the cable grommet (1) through the bulkhead and into the interior of the vehicle.
  10. Remove the nut (2) attaching the hood release handle (3) to the cowl trim panel on the left side.
  11. Remove the cable from the release handle (3).
  12. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the bulkhead and out from behind the sound insulation.
  13. Detach the mechanics wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
  14. Remove the cable from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Cable From Release Handle
    G01641334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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