Installation Procedure
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- Tie the wire or string to the hood latch release cable (1).
- Install the hood latch release cable through the hole in the instrument panel.
- Apply sealer to the grommet. Pull the grommet from the engine compartment side until the grommet is seated in the instrument panel hole.
- Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
- Install the hood latch release cable to the retainer at the radiator support panel.
- Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
- Install the hood latch release cable to the handle.
- Install the hood latch release cable handle to the hinge pillar.CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the hood latch release cable screw.
Tighten
Tighten the hood latch release cable handle screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Fold the carpet back to the original position.
- Install the left sound insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
- Install the left front carpet retainer. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT .
- Install the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT .