Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 .
- Disconnect the hood release cable (1) from the hood latch (2).
- Tie a piece of string around the hood release cable. This will ease the installation of the hood release cable through the engine compartment.
- Remove the front fascia extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
- Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .
- Open the clips (1) retaining the hood release cable (2) to the vehicle.
- Remove the screws (2) retaining the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.
- Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release handle (1).
- Tie a piece of string around the hood release cable. This will ease the installation of the hood release cable through the passenger compartment.
- Remove the hood release cable grommet (2) from the wheel opening.
- Remove the hood release cable from the vehicle.