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Installation Procedure

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  1. Tie the wire or string to the hood latch release cable (1).
  2. Fig 1: Tying Wire Or String To Hood Release Cable
    G01780144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the hood latch release cable through the hole in the instrument panel.
  4. Apply sealer to the grommet. Pull the grommet from the engine compartment side until the grommet is seated in the instrument panel hole.
  5. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
  6. Install the hood latch release cable to the retainer at the radiator support panel.
  7. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
  8. Install the hood latch release cable to the handle.
  9. Install the hood latch release cable handle to the hinge pillar.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  10. Install the hood latch release cable screw.

    Tighten 

    Fig 2: Installing Hood Latch Release Cable
    G01780145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten the hood latch release cable handle screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  11. Fold the carpet back to the original position.
  12. Install the left sound insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
  13. Install the left front carpet retainer. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT .
  14. Install the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT .