Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
- Remove the release cable from the structure. Note the routing of the hood cable in the engine compartment for installation.
- Inside the vehicle, remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
- Push carpet aside to expose release handle.
- Pull release handle to up position.
- Pry back front of handle slip to disengage from the hinge pillar.
- Remove the hood hinge cable grommet from the front of the dash and remove the cable from the core support.